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Honda Prelude

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 2,157 cc

L8 CTFMOT history

L8 CTF is a red petrol Honda Prelude first used on 26 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,939 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,157 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
26 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CTF was last recorded at 157,939 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,471 miles · 29 Sept 2017
Between the last two tests
1,468 miles
Average per year
1,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,939 miles
  • 2017 – 156,471 miles
  • 2016 – 153,335 miles
  • 2015 – 150,165 miles
  • 2014 – 147,425 miles
  • 2013 – 145,298 miles
  • 2012 – 140,172 miles
  • 2011 – 135,505 miles
  • 2010 – 131,534 miles
  • 2009 – 125,727 miles
  • 2007 – 120,232 miles
  • 2005 – 120,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,939 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,939 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,939 miles
    Test number
    555348551768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,471 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,471 miles
    Test number
    412497913833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,335 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    153,335 miles
    Test number
    761330115502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,165 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,165 miles
    Test number
    562942743181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,098 miles (+2,673)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,098 miles
    Test number
    369041647417
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureValve stem seriously damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

  6. Pass147,425 miles (+2,127)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,425 miles
    Test number
    309815174271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded
    • NoteVarious front suspension items corroded

  7. Pass145,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    145,298 miles
    Test number
    666900473221
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    338829463493
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low

  9. Pass140,172 miles (+4,667)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    140,172 miles
    Test number
    835162042218
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  10. Pass135,505 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    135,505 miles
    Test number
    415819351205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    131,534 miles
    Test number
    291383860240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,529 miles (+5,802)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,529 miles
    Test number
    303393460483
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass125,727 miles (+5,495)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    125,727 miles
    Test number
    333009969248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,232 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    120,232 miles
    Test number
    243565007017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    120,120 miles
    Test number
    471799945319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 CTF

Does L8 CTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CTF is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CTF?
The MOT on L8 CTF is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CTF done?
L8 CTF was recorded at 157,939 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,844 miles a year.
Has L8 CTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CTF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on L8 CTF 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 L8 CTF find?
L8 CTF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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