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P81 FTT

1996 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,606 mi
Last recorded119,606 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 FTT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 119,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 119,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 118,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 117,894 miles

4WS warning light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in front steering rack

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

unable to inspect rear inner brakes

Fail 5 Nov 2010 117,893 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

4WS warning light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in front steering rack

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

unable to inspect rear inner brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2009 104,016 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 103,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper rubbers split at ends, advise

Front wheel alignment required

Rear brake pads 4mm

o/s inner cv boot clip weeping

oil mist around bottom of power steering fluid reservoir level is on maximum

Pass 2 Oct 2008 89,772 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 89,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,501 miles

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2006 118,429 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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P81 FTT is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P81 FTT, 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 P81 FTT registered?

P81 FTT is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P81 FTT safe to buy?

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