Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1994 HONDA PRELUDE2.2L Petrol

A7 CGO

HONDA PRELUDE (1994, Petrol, 2157cc) — mileage recorded at 83,885. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
2157cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 1994 Honda Prelude presents a stable roadworthiness status with no active defects. The most recent test on 17 February 2026 at 83,885 miles returned a pass with no advisories recorded, following an anomalous failure on the same date with no defects listed, which suggests an administrative or presentation error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in December 2024, December 2022, and December 2021 all passed cleanly. The maintenance trend is steady and shows no worsening mechanical condition across the five-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 83,885 against a 32-year lifespan, an average of roughly 2,621 miles per year. The car gained only 1,464 miles between the December 2021 test at 73,621 miles and the December 2024 test at 82,421 miles, then added 1,464 miles again to reach 83,885 by February 2026. Such low annual use implies long standing periods. The DVSA data shows no gaps exceeding two years and no rapid accumulation, so the history is sparse but consistently clean. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age-related corrosion on structural panels and subframes, as the MOT record lists no advisories yet omits detailed underbody commentary. Standing time raises the risk of perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres from prolonged storage. Verify the 17 February 2026 failure with no defects by requesting the full DVSA certificate and test station notes. Confirm brake disc condition, exhaust integrity, and fluid leaks during a physical inspection, since low mileage and clean tests do not rule out dormant wear on a 32-year-old chassis.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 1994 Honda Prelude presents a stable roadworthiness status with no active defects. The most recent test on 17 February 2026 at 83,885 miles returned a pass with no advisories recorded, following an anomalous failure on the same date with no defects listed, which suggests an administrative or presentation error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in December 2024, December 2022, and December 2021 all passed cleanly. The maintenance trend is steady and shows no worsening mechanical condition across the five-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 83,885 against a 32-year lifespan, an average of roughly 2,621 miles per year. The car gained only 1,464 miles between the December 2021 test at 73,621 miles and the December 2024 test at 82,421 miles, then added 1,464 miles again to reach 83,885 by February 2026. Such low annual use implies long standing periods. The DVSA data shows no gaps exceeding two years and no rapid accumulation, so the history is sparse but consistently clean. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age-related corrosion on structural panels and subframes, as the MOT record lists no advisories yet omits detailed underbody commentary. Standing time raises the risk of perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres from prolonged storage. Verify the 17 February 2026 failure with no defects by requesting the full DVSA certificate and test station notes. Confirm brake disc condition, exhaust integrity, and fluid leaks during a physical inspection, since low mileage and clean tests do not rule out dormant wear on a 32-year-old chassis.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 1994 Honda Prelude (A7 CGO), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2021 to February 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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ADVISORY