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L181 HDP

1994 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,620 mi
Last recorded161,620 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 HDP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 161,620 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 160,846 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS Slightly Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 157,227 miles

suspension bushes & joint boots deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2017 157,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

suspension bushes & joint boots deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 157,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

suspension bushes & joint boots deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 152,429 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 152,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear wheel steering inoperative, rear wheels are not held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 152,179 miles

all suspension rubber bushes worn

all tyres cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2016 152,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all suspension rubber bushes worn

all tyres cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2015 151,507 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 150,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 23 Apr 2013 149,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 149,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 148,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 146,750 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 144,670 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 144,665 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 142,444 miles

4 wheel steer warning light on

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

offside and nearside rear wheel arches rusty

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 20 May 2008 139,231 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering leak

Pass 17 May 2007 136,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 128,369 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake on reserve travel

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

vehicle underside dirty and wet

Fail 17 May 2006 128,203 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake on reserve travel

rear no.plate stained

slight grab on n/s/r brake system

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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L181 HDP is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L181 HDP, 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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L181 HDP is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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