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M833 VRB

2004 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

228,138 mi
Last recorded228,138 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Prelude109,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM833 VRB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2025 228,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2025 228,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 223,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 13 Dec 2022 216,584 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 207,258 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 200,375 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded over axle ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Oct 2019 191,483 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2018 177,988 miles

Central exhaust gas leak

nsf osf tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

third brake light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2017 163,691 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 148,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 139,174 miles

Battery tray corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,765 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 121,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 104,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,063 miles

n/s and o/s front rear tyres cracked on the side walls

How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?

Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,249
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
20,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,727
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,857
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 6,253
position lamp(s) not working 5,027
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,796
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M833 VRB is a 2004 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Prelude fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M833 VRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Prelude typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M833 VRB registered?

M833 VRB is a 2004 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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