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Honda Prelude

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc

S38 BBAMOT history

S38 BBA is a blue petrol Honda Prelude first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,131 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 BBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 BBA was last recorded at 79,131 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,726 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
405 miles
Average per year
2,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,131 miles
  • 2025 – 78,726 miles
  • 2024 – 77,931 miles
  • 2023 – 75,214 miles
  • 2022 – 73,566 miles
  • 2021 – 72,978 miles
  • 2020 – 71,858 miles
  • 2019 – 71,458 miles
  • 2018 – 71,227 miles
  • 2017 – 70,844 miles
  • 2016 – 70,374 miles
  • 2015 – 68,508 miles
  • 2014 – 64,873 miles
  • 2013 – 60,633 miles
  • 2012 – 56,208 miles
  • 2011 – 51,374 miles
  • 2010 – 46,882 miles
  • 2009 – 42,359 miles
  • 2008 – 37,607 miles
  • 2007 – 32,401 miles
  • 2006 – 27,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,131 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild loose
  • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension been under sealed through out

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,131 miles (+405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    963417445771
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension been under sealed through out
  2. Pass78,726 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    979283596116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,931 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,931 miles
    Test number
    424719258291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,214 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    229272406651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,566 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,566 miles
    Test number
    265036368760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,978 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    659418434893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,858 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,858 miles
    Test number
    668932352350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,458 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,458 miles
    Test number
    203846474765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    607901598829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,227 miles (+383)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    382512054372
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass70,844 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    759267459781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,374 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,374 miles
    Test number
    409691504822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,508 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,508 miles
    Test number
    749715655067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,873 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,873 miles
    Test number
    446635954046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,633 miles (+4,425)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,633 miles
    Test number
    378349443063
    • NoteO/s/r brake sticking slightly
  16. Pass56,208 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,208 miles
    Test number
    648406552095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,374 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,374 miles
    Test number
    718245251027
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished.
  18. Pass51,374 miles (+4,492)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,374 miles
    Test number
    859195051092
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished.
  19. Pass46,882 miles (+4,523)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,882 miles
    Test number
    940277540033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,359 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    400797149041
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOne (out of the two present) high level brake lamps is inoperative, but cannot be confirmed connected.
  21. Fail42,359 miles (+4,752)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    822967749057
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOne (out of the two present) high level brake lamps is inoperative, but cannot be confirmed connected.
  22. Pass37,607 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,607 miles
    Test number
    951912758025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,401 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,401 miles
    Test number
    144154447019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,996 miles
    Test number
    570707846093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 BBA

Does S38 BBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 BBA is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 BBA?
The MOT on S38 BBA is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 BBA done?
S38 BBA was recorded at 79,131 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,475 miles a year.
Has S38 BBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 BBA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on S38 BBA 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 S38 BBA find?
S38 BBA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all]; exhaust heat sheild loose; under body and suspension been under sealed through out.

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