Honda Prelude
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,156 cc
S785 NLRMOT history
S785 NLR is a black petrol Honda Prelude first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 66,970 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 832 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S785 NLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Prelude
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,156 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 29 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S785 NLR was last recorded at 66,970 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 66,866 miles · 24 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 104 miles
- Average per year
- 832 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,970 miles
- 2025 – 66,237 miles
- 2024 – 65,246 miles
- 2023 – 64,788 miles
- 2022 – 64,437 miles
- 2021 – 64,437 miles
- 2020 – 64,416 miles
- 2019 – 64,266 miles
- 2018 – 63,856 miles
- 2017 – 63,214 miles
- 2016 – 62,666 miles
- 2015 – 61,887 miles
- 2014 – 60,983 miles
- 2013 – 60,275 miles
- 2012 – 59,508 miles
- 2011 – 58,443 miles
- 2010 – 57,409 miles
- 2009 – 56,281 miles
- 2008 – 54,371 miles
- 2007 – 52,972 miles
- 2006 – 50,840 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,970 miles
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,970 miles (+104)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 66,970 miles
- Test number
- 145812097168
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail66,866 miles (+629)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,866 miles
- Test number
- 326805360162
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass66,237 miles (+991)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 66,237 miles
- Test number
- 712924263666
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all under sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,246 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 65,246 miles
- Test number
- 410448112995
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail65,246 miles (+458)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,246 miles
- Test number
- 937299424755
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,788 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 64,788 miles
- Test number
- 992553195684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail64,775 miles (+338)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,775 miles
- Test number
- 329348688186
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,437 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 64,437 miles
- Test number
- 588474459860
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail64,437 miles (+21)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,437 miles
- Test number
- 381274188493
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corrded
Pass64,416 miles (+150)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 64,416 miles
- Test number
- 561000031273
- AdvisoryAll Steering & Suspension Components Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Sills Slightly Corroded (Both Sides)
- AdvisoryWhole Underside of Vehicle Slightly Corroded
Pass64,266 miles (+410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 64,266 miles
- Test number
- 481747577956
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,856 miles (+642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 63,856 miles
- Test number
- 527970722618
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshalft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,214 miles (+548)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 63,214 miles
- Test number
- 180028561786
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryN/s/r wheel stiff to rotate
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass62,666 miles (+779)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 62,666 miles
- Test number
- 371476233493
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer cv boots (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass61,887 miles (+904)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 61,887 miles
- Test number
- 860496435030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,983 miles (+708)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 60,983 miles
- Test number
- 985639204385
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass60,275 miles (+767)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 60,275 miles
- Test number
- 485723213377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,508 miles (+1,065)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 59,508 miles
- Test number
- 296558402348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,443 miles (+1,034)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 58,443 miles
- Test number
- 187078891218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,409 miles (+1,128)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 57,409 miles
- Test number
- 542816900340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,281 miles (+1,910)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 56,281 miles
- Test number
- 462340209415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,371 miles (+1,399)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 54,371 miles
- Test number
- 452948388250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,972 miles (+2,132)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 52,972 miles
- Test number
- 291314187257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 50,840 miles
- Test number
- 270338496282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S785 NLR
- Does S785 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S785 NLR is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S785 NLR?
- The MOT on S785 NLR is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S785 NLR done?
- S785 NLR was recorded at 66,970 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 832 miles a year.
- Has S785 NLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S785 NLR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S785 NLR 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 S785 NLR find?
- S785 NLR passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
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