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Honda Prelude

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,157 cc

S56 EJWMOT history

S56 EJW is a blue petrol Honda Prelude first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,815 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 EJW
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
26 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 EJW was last recorded at 132,815 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,807 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,815 miles
  • 2025 – 132,807 miles
  • 2024 – 132,371 miles
  • 2023 – 132,267 miles
  • 2022 – 131,727 miles
  • 2016 – 130,592 miles
  • 2015 – 130,579 miles
  • 2013 – 130,558 miles
  • 2012 – 115,366 miles
  • 2011 – 106,890 miles
  • 2010 – 100,217 miles
  • 2009 – 87,880 miles
  • 2008 – 73,777 miles
  • 2007 – 55,998 miles
  • 2006 – 49,334 miles
  • 2005 – 42,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,815 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,815 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,815 miles
    Test number
    645194601648
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter 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))

  2. Pass132,807 miles (+436)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,807 miles
    Test number
    534425128963
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,371 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,371 miles
    Test number
    540581390326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,267 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,267 miles
    Test number
    465946538956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,727 miles (+1,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,727 miles
    Test number
    587817989947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,592 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,592 miles
    Test number
    507551971963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,579 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,579 miles
    Test number
    536877495185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail130,567 miles (+9)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,567 miles
    Test number
    167321495110
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass130,558 miles (+15,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    130,558 miles
    Test number
    805617143254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass115,366 miles (+8,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,366 miles
    Test number
    938968552247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass106,890 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    106,890 miles
    Test number
    596539551251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,889 miles (+6,672)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    819757951202
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass100,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,217 miles
    Test number
    394051990435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,217 miles (+12,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,217 miles
    Test number
    301641990243
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass87,880 miles (+14,103)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,880 miles
    Test number
    722926489236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,777 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    161421198294
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  17. Pass73,777 miles (+17,779)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    331530198447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,998 miles (+6,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,998 miles
    Test number
    470122097231
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail49,334 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,334 miles
    Test number
    703793446272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm †front and rear brake pads getting low. †rear exhaust box blowing slightly.

  20. Pass49,334 miles (+6,958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,334 miles
    Test number
    924393046251
    • NoteNearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm †front and rear brake pads getting low. †rear exhaust box blowing slightly.

  21. Pass42,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,376 miles
    Test number
    120128945237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 EJW

Does S56 EJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 EJW is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 EJW?
The MOT on S56 EJW is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 EJW done?
S56 EJW was recorded at 132,815 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,309 miles a year.
Has S56 EJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 EJW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on S56 EJW 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 S56 EJW find?
S56 EJW passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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