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Honda Prelude

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,997 cc

S730 MLOMOT history

S730 MLO is a blue petrol Honda Prelude first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2021 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2021
Mileage
165,951 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S730 MLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S730 MLO was last recorded at 165,951 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,887 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
7,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,951 miles
  • 2021 – 165,867 miles
  • 2020 – 158,878 miles
  • 2019 – 155,202 miles
  • 2018 – 142,155 miles
  • 2017 – 137,178 miles
  • 2016 – 134,460 miles
  • 2015 – 130,985 miles
  • 2014 – 127,762 miles
  • 2013 – 124,709 miles
  • 2012 – 122,275 miles
  • 2011 – 114,950 miles
  • 2010 – 97,511 miles
  • 2009 – 85,217 miles
  • 2008 – 71,339 miles
  • 2006 – 60,100 miles
  • 2005 – 47,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,951 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,951 miles (+64)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,951 miles
    Test number
    265699200281
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,887 miles (+20)1 dangerous8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,887 miles
    Test number
    600869252165
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low main beam (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail165,867 miles (+6,989)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,867 miles
    Test number
    809349353327
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  4. Pass158,878 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,878 miles
    Test number
    616632422062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail158,877 miles (+3,675)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,877 miles
    Test number
    368658623094
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass155,202 miles (+13,047)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,202 miles
    Test number
    495711582765
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass142,155 miles (+4,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,155 miles
    Test number
    943875133061
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass137,178 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,178 miles
    Test number
    778198056937
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside chassis / floors corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel slightly binding

  9. Fail137,176 miles (+2,716)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    723522579796
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside chassis / floors corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel slightly binding

  10. Pass134,460 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    134,460 miles
    Test number
    671192210687
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated / corroded
    • AdvisoryFront & rear chassis sections corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside inner sills corroded

  11. Fail134,458 miles (+3,473)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,458 miles
    Test number
    980874101437
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated / corroded
    • AdvisoryFront & rear chassis sections corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside inner sills corroded

  12. Pass130,985 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    130,985 miles
    Test number
    147256381658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

  13. Fail130,983 miles (+3,221)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,983 miles
    Test number
    635849802872
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

  14. Pass127,762 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    127,762 miles
    Test number
    975292534372
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront flexible exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear chassis corroded
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear inner sill corroded

  15. Fail127,761 miles (+3,052)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,761 miles
    Test number
    548721934382
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront flexible exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear chassis corroded
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear inner sill corroded

  16. Pass124,709 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    124,709 miles
    Test number
    417578013422
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Fail124,709 miles (+2,434)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,709 miles
    Test number
    805707113327
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass122,275 miles (+7,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    122,275 miles
    Test number
    108402422399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass114,950 miles (+7,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    114,950 miles
    Test number
    516406831389
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Pass107,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    107,102 miles
    Test number
    125505451031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,102 miles (+9,591)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,102 miles
    Test number
    138312251482
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass97,511 miles (+12,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    994013940092
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass85,217 miles (+13,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,217 miles
    Test number
    853340559022
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass71,339 miles (+11,239)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    151524058072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,100 miles (+12,348)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    730631566313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,752 miles
    Test number
    890926025368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S730 MLO

Does S730 MLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S730 MLO expired on 23 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S730 MLO?
The MOT on S730 MLO expired on 23 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S730 MLO done?
S730 MLO was recorded at 165,951 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 7,282 miles a year.
Has S730 MLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S730 MLO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S730 MLO 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 S730 MLO find?
S730 MLO failed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 5 more.

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