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Honda Prelude

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,157 cc

L23 UDEMOT history

L23 UDE is a blue petrol Honda Prelude first used on 25 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
183,715 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 UDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,157 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 UDE was last recorded at 183,715 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,076 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
639 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,715 miles
  • 2025 – 183,076 miles
  • 2024 – 182,128 miles
  • 2023 – 181,001 miles
  • 2022 – 180,021 miles
  • 2021 – 176,346 miles
  • 2020 – 173,801 miles
  • 2018 – 172,708 miles
  • 2017 – 171,582 miles
  • 2016 – 167,858 miles
  • 2013 – 167,469 miles
  • 2012 – 160,707 miles
  • 2011 – 142,527 miles
  • 2010 – 135,439 miles
  • 2009 – 127,072 miles
  • 2008 – 115,364 miles
  • 2007 – 103,920 miles
  • 2006 – 91,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,715 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Non genuine exhaust fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Non genuine steering wheel fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,715 miles (+639)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    183,715 miles
    Test number
    722178519457
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass183,076 miles (+948)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    183,076 miles
    Test number
    115172891948
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass182,128 miles (+1,127)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    182,128 miles
    Test number
    444753710023
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass181,001 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    181,001 miles
    Test number
    336249200342
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront track rod end boots perishing
    • AdvisoryAll tyres stretched
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly defective

  5. Fail181,000 miles (+979)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,000 miles
    Test number
    355104556390
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront track rod end boots perishing
    • AdvisoryAll tyres stretched
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly defective

  6. Pass180,021 miles (+3,675)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    180,021 miles
    Test number
    762346158455
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres stretched onto wheels
    • AdvisoryNon genuine exhaust fitted
    • AdvisoryNon genuine steering wheel fitted

  7. Pass176,346 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    176,346 miles
    Test number
    680627455689
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres streched onto wheels
    • AdvisoryNon genuine exhaust fitted
    • AdvisoryNon genuine steering wheel fitted

  8. Fail176,346 miles (+2,545)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,346 miles
    Test number
    421123982185
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres streched onto wheels
    • AdvisoryNon genuine exhaust fitted
    • AdvisoryNon genuine steering wheel fitted

  9. Pass173,801 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    173,801 miles
    Test number
    131414700487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,708 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    172,708 miles
    Test number
    934250926868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail172,697 miles (+1,115)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,697 miles
    Test number
    756062687285
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass171,582 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    171,582 miles
    Test number
    984740024792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass167,858 miles (+389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    167,858 miles
    Test number
    377120969213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass167,469 miles (+88)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    167,469 miles
    Test number
    807921543333
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail167,381 miles (+6,674)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,381 miles
    Test number
    418168033457
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass160,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    160,707 miles
    Test number
    278855542370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail160,707 miles (+18,180)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,707 miles
    Test number
    897795742334
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass142,527 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    142,527 miles
    Test number
    427192831443
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHydraulic clutch fluid pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre damaged

  19. Fail142,527 miles (+7,088)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,527 miles
    Test number
    907592391210
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHydraulic clutch fluid pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre damaged

  20. Pass135,439 miles (+8,367)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    135,439 miles
    Test number
    731150740264
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHydraulic clutch fluid pipe corroded

  21. Pass127,072 miles (+11,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    127,072 miles
    Test number
    732604549280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass115,364 miles (+11,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    115,364 miles
    Test number
    754907948218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass103,920 miles (+475)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    402031647292
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFour wheel steering warning ligt on
    • NoteSlight play in both rear steering track rod ends
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  24. Fail103,445 miles (+11,657)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,445 miles
    Test number
    690143537277
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note4 wheel steering light on and rear steering appears to have been disconnected
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted
    • NoteSome play in rear steering rack joints

  25. Pass91,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    91,788 miles
    Test number
    492769226261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 UDE

Does L23 UDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 UDE is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 UDE?
The MOT on L23 UDE is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 UDE done?
L23 UDE was recorded at 183,715 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has L23 UDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 UDE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 UDE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L23 UDE find?
L23 UDE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front.

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