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Honda Prelude

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,157 cc

T294 KAPMOT history

T294 KAP is a black petrol Honda Prelude first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
175,151 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T294 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,157 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T294 KAP was last recorded at 175,151 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,321 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
830 miles
Average per year
6,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,151 miles
  • 2025 – 174,321 miles
  • 2024 – 173,208 miles
  • 2022 – 165,397 miles
  • 2021 – 165,251 miles
  • 2018 – 109,149 miles
  • 2017 – 108,753 miles
  • 2016 – 107,046 miles
  • 2015 – 97,023 miles
  • 2014 – 89,443 miles
  • 2013 – 79,780 miles
  • 2012 – 72,569 miles
  • 2010 – 71,912 miles
  • 2009 – 67,368 miles
  • 2008 – 60,507 miles
  • 2007 – 55,464 miles
  • 2006 – 49,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,151 miles
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipe
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEml illuminatedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,151 miles (+830)13 major6 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,151 miles
    Test number
    700955471789
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated

  2. Pass174,321 miles (+1,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    174,321 miles
    Test number
    296627652584
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass173,208 miles (+7,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,208 miles
    Test number
    602454347607
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,397 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,397 miles
    Test number
    538414807839
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated

  5. Pass165,251 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,251 miles
    Test number
    973110247509
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBody has surface corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  6. Fail165,251 miles (+56,102)2 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,251 miles
    Test number
    434780036922
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBody has surface corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  7. Fail109,149 miles (+396)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,149 miles
    Test number
    597131125260
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to blow on mainfiold (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mainfold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,753 miles (+1,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,753 miles
    Test number
    673090270109
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass107,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,046 miles
    Test number
    339798244803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Fail107,046 miles (+10,023)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,046 miles
    Test number
    133987658963
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass97,023 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,023 miles
    Test number
    233559969795
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres tread depth 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres slightly perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail97,023 miles (+7,580)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,023 miles
    Test number
    552557776591
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres tread depth 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres slightly perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass89,443 miles (+9,663)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,443 miles
    Test number
    939064074273
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr tyre slightly perished

  14. Pass79,780 miles (+7,211)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,780 miles
    Test number
    276899293214
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight cracking
    • NoteOil leak from rear of engine

  15. Pass72,569 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,569 miles
    Test number
    776776192273
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass71,912 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,912 miles
    Test number
    541775260241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,368 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,368 miles
    Test number
    961244859280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,507 miles
    Test number
    161831668259
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail60,507 miles (+5,043)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,507 miles
    Test number
    783703658210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass55,464 miles (+6,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,464 miles
    Test number
    541821647222
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass49,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,275 miles
    Test number
    173394616240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,275 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,275 miles
    Test number
    332824216276
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T294 KAP

Does T294 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T294 KAP expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T294 KAP?
The MOT on T294 KAP expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T294 KAP done?
T294 KAP was recorded at 175,151 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
Has T294 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T294 KAP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T294 KAP 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 T294 KAP find?
T294 KAP failed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 13 major defects, 6 minor defects and 10 advisories: driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 26 more.

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