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Honda Prelude

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,997 cc

L40 UDEMOT history

L40 UDE is a green petrol Honda Prelude first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,625 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 UDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 UDE was last recorded at 123,625 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,625 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,625 miles
  • 2025 – 120,479 miles
  • 2024 – 119,085 miles
  • 2022 – 118,945 miles
  • 2021 – 118,822 miles
  • 2020 – 118,770 miles
  • 2019 – 118,714 miles
  • 2018 – 118,472 miles
  • 2017 – 118,290 miles
  • 2015 – 113,618 miles
  • 2014 – 99,627 miles
  • 2013 – 91,856 miles
  • 2012 – 91,787 miles
  • 2011 – 91,119 miles
  • 2009 – 82,766 miles
  • 2008 – 71,691 miles
  • 2007 – 61,442 miles
  • 2006 – 50,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,625 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,625 miles
    Test number
    306871734182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail123,625 miles (+3,146)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,625 miles
    Test number
    959988283311
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass120,479 miles (+1,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,479 miles
    Test number
    804957105658
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad friction material deteriorated
  4. Pass119,085 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,085 miles
    Test number
    917363904271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,945 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,945 miles
    Test number
    931236210980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,822 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,822 miles
    Test number
    384750417982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,770 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,770 miles
    Test number
    499666186454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,714 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,714 miles
    Test number
    614003892726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,472 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,472 miles
    Test number
    792361910121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,290 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,290 miles
    Test number
    400614004241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,618 miles (+13,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,618 miles
    Test number
    182315101130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass99,627 miles (+7,771)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,627 miles
    Test number
    678788694238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight bind to offside rear brake
  13. Pass91,856 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,856 miles
    Test number
    919015623318
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre
    • NoteTyres cracking in side walls
  14. Fail91,856 miles (+69)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,856 miles
    Test number
    989885723342
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre
    • NoteTyres cracking in side walls
  15. Pass91,787 miles (+668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,787 miles
    Test number
    528915982229
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass91,119 miles (+8,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    325263261411
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass82,766 miles (+11,075)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    382672889289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,691 miles (+10,249)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,691 miles
    Test number
    351536478473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,442 miles (+10,494)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,442 miles
    Test number
    240568077296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    664505986201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 UDE

Does L40 UDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 UDE is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 UDE?
The MOT on L40 UDE is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 UDE done?
L40 UDE was recorded at 123,625 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,729 miles a year.
Has L40 UDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 UDE has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 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 L40 UDE find?
L40 UDE passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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