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A12 FMP

1994 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,005 mi
Last recorded112,005 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FMP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 112,005 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 109,517 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 109,491 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,050 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 106,049 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill filled with foam and pug (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill filled with foam and pug (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both nearside and offside side skirts fitted during test so cannot inspect complete sills

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,797 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,969 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 97,072 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2009 96,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 95,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 93,686 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 93,686 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2006 91,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2006 91,972 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A12 FMP is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 109,728 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 A12 FMP, 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 32 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 FMP registered?

A12 FMP is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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