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K123 FAW

1993 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,963 mi
Last recorded188,963 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 FAW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 188,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

power steering fluid low

Fail 6 Feb 2009 188,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

power steering fluid low

Pass 23 Nov 2007 171,599 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 166,433 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 165,966 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dent in fuel tank

offside front headlamp lens damp

offside front inner wing corroded

slight free play in both rear antiroll bar links

vehicle is corroded in many places on underside

Fail 14 Oct 2005 165,965 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dent in fuel tank

offside front inner wing corroded

offside headlamp lens damp

slight free play in both rear antiroll bar links

vehicle is corroded in many places on underside

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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K123 FAW is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 113,157 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 K123 FAW, 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 33 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K123 FAW registered?

K123 FAW is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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