MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
alarm box under bonnet missing its cover,
battery insecure,clamp not attached
brake fluid resevoir damp around the unit,no visible leaks tho
front number plate chiped/cracked
n/s/f wiper blade,end piece slightly starting to split
rear wishbone bushes perishing,no excessive movment tho
windscreen scratched
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
abs light comes on when driving. †both rear suspension arm inner bushes split. †offside rear tyre has a nail in its tread. †both rear foot brake performances could be better. †offside rear handbrake performance could be better.
handbrake lever travel slightly high
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear suspension arm inner bushes split.
both rear tyre's misshaped. †offside handbrake performance could be better. †handbrake lever travel slightly high.
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N161 FMA is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N161 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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N161 FMA is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 18 January 1996.
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