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N121 FMA

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,851 mi
Last recorded158,851 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 FMA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 158,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 16 Jun 2009 145,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 145,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 132,281 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 121,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 106,160 miles

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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N121 FMA is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 100,432 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 N121 FMA, 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 30 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N121 FMA registered?

N121 FMA is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N121 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 FMA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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