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Honda Prelude

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,156 cc

L25 WARMOT history

L25 WAR is a silver petrol Honda Prelude first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,795 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 WAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,156 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 WAR was last recorded at 109,795 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,784 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,795 miles
  • 2025 – 109,784 miles
  • 2024 – 109,770 miles
  • 2021 – 107,734 miles
  • 2020 – 106,598 miles
  • 2019 – 99,099 miles
  • 2018 – 95,301 miles
  • 2017 – 94,050 miles
  • 2016 – 92,139 miles
  • 2015 – 90,922 miles
  • 2014 – 88,626 miles
  • 2013 – 82,930 miles
  • 2012 – 76,676 miles
  • 2011 – 70,440 miles
  • 2010 – 65,430 miles
  • 2009 – 60,969 miles
  • 2008 – 56,844 miles
  • 2007 – 48,588 miles
  • 2006 – 40,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,795 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,795 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,795 miles
    Test number
    655818819807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,784 miles (+14)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    706553274933
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear SUBFRAME + ARMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail109,770 miles (+2,036)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,770 miles
    Test number
    996212352269
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass107,734 miles (+60)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,734 miles
    Test number
    573843497679
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail107,674 miles (+1,076)5 major5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,674 miles
    Test number
    352352731944
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass106,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    961961657581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,598 miles (+7,499)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    980041790628
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass99,099 miles (+3,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,099 miles
    Test number
    606078573314
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,301 miles
    Test number
    954243382387
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel steering not working. Vehicle not adversely affected
  10. Fail95,301 miles (+1,251)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,301 miles
    Test number
    638115822439
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel steering not working. Vehicle not adversely affected
  11. Pass94,050 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    927184171130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,139 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,139 miles
    Test number
    247781662579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,922 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    362693880832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,626 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,626 miles
    Test number
    479646244312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,930 miles (+6,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    739247643379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass76,676 miles (+6,236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,676 miles
    Test number
    887450342348
    • NoteNearside rear disc rusty
  17. Pass70,440 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,440 miles
    Test number
    927413641377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    474139640439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,430 miles (+4,461)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    783229140350
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass60,969 miles (+4,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,969 miles
    Test number
    172176049351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass56,844 miles (+8,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,844 miles
    Test number
    563387248387
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  22. Pass48,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,588 miles
    Test number
    883343507357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,588 miles (+7,898)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,588 miles
    Test number
    830713707336
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  24. Pass40,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,690 miles
    Test number
    433963896249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 WAR

Does L25 WAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 WAR is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 WAR?
The MOT on L25 WAR is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 WAR done?
L25 WAR was recorded at 109,795 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,484 miles a year.
Has L25 WAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 WAR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 WAR 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 L25 WAR find?
L25 WAR passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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