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Honda Prelude

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,157 cc

S796 BNPMOT history

S796 BNP is a silver petrol Honda Prelude first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
157,965 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 BNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,157 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 BNP was last recorded at 157,965 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 5,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,742 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,223 miles
Average per year
2,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,965 miles
  • 2025 – 152,742 miles
  • 2023 – 151,496 miles
  • 2022 – 151,391 miles
  • 2021 – 151,172 miles
  • 2020 – 150,893 miles
  • 2019 – 149,847 miles
  • 2018 – 149,330 miles
  • 2017 – 148,588 miles
  • 2016 – 147,679 miles
  • 2015 – 146,388 miles
  • 2014 – 145,083 miles
  • 2013 – 140,248 miles
  • 2012 – 139,016 miles
  • 2011 – 137,869 miles
  • 2010 – 136,515 miles
  • 2009 – 135,163 miles
  • 2008 – 133,594 miles
  • 2007 – 123,715 miles
  • 2006 – 106,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,965 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,965 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    157,965 miles
    Test number
    815664240008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,742 miles
    Test number
    978632084395
    • AdvisoryHas corrosion under body, sills, suspension components and inner arches but no considered excessive but getting more advanced

  3. Fail152,742 miles (+1,246)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,742 miles
    Test number
    344687955722
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHas corrosion under body, sills, suspension components and inner arches but no considered excessive but getting more advanced

  4. Pass151,496 miles (+4)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,496 miles
    Test number
    220324622733
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,492 miles (+101)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,492 miles
    Test number
    615359645309
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,391 miles (+219)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,391 miles
    Test number
    703765635172
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,172 miles (+279)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,172 miles
    Test number
    496390826263
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass150,893 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,893 miles
    Test number
    710921671301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,847 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,847 miles
    Test number
    314488227863
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail149,844 miles (+514)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,844 miles
    Test number
    989722362341
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass149,330 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,330 miles
    Test number
    510946254242
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass148,588 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,588 miles
    Test number
    914797761791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,679 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,679 miles
    Test number
    492245285568
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Fail147,656 miles (+1,268)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,656 miles
    Test number
    150648287809
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to till (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass146,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,388 miles
    Test number
    122471891977
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail146,388 miles (+1,305)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,388 miles
    Test number
    395956941515
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre perishing and close to limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass145,083 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    145,083 miles
    Test number
    698300304388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass140,248 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,248 miles
    Test number
    475155403390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  19. Fail140,248 miles (+3)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,248 miles
    Test number
    427004003370
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust section starting to corrode
    • NoteAdvise offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc,s are slightly pitted

  20. Fail140,245 miles (+1,229)2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,245 miles
    Test number
    247577293204
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust section starting to corrode
    • NoteAdvise offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc,s are slightly pitted

  21. Pass139,016 miles (+1,147)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    139,016 miles
    Test number
    748328592228
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteExhaust centre flange weak
    • NoteN/s head light slight movement

  22. Pass137,869 miles (+1,354)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    137,869 miles
    Test number
    366930381207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear coil springs
    • NoteN/S headlamp slight movement

  23. Pass136,515 miles (+1,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    136,515 miles
    Test number
    511878390251
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail135,163 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,163 miles
    Test number
    391610109369
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass135,163 miles (+1,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    135,163 miles
    Test number
    662660009360
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass133,594 miles (+9,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    643317288295
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass123,715 miles (+17,139)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    123,715 miles
    Test number
    334257347288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass106,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    106,576 miles
    Test number
    982637836260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 BNP

Does S796 BNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 BNP is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S796 BNP?
The MOT on S796 BNP is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S796 BNP done?
S796 BNP was recorded at 157,965 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,620 miles a year.
Has S796 BNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 BNP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S796 BNP 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 S796 BNP find?
S796 BNP passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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