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Honda Prelude

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc

T480 MLKMOT history

T480 MLK is a green petrol Honda Prelude first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,817 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 MLK was last recorded at 147,817 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 1,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,841 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,976 miles
Average per year
4,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,817 miles
  • 2025 – 145,841 miles
  • 2024 – 144,910 miles
  • 2023 – 144,040 miles
  • 2022 – 142,526 miles
  • 2021 – 140,892 miles
  • 2020 – 139,653 miles
  • 2019 – 137,456 miles
  • 2018 – 135,903 miles
  • 2017 – 133,442 miles
  • 2016 – 130,594 miles
  • 2015 – 126,009 miles
  • 2014 – 120,169 miles
  • 2013 – 114,967 miles
  • 2012 – 109,737 miles
  • 2011 – 104,338 miles
  • 2010 – 98,053 miles
  • 2009 – 93,018 miles
  • 2008 – 85,676 miles
  • 2007 – 78,150 miles
  • 2006 – 67,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,817 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,817 miles (+1,976)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,817 miles
    Test number
    971777276528
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass145,841 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,841 miles
    Test number
    946525313516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,910 miles (+870)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,910 miles
    Test number
    544214516055
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,040 miles (+1,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,040 miles
    Test number
    725176586155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,526 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,526 miles
    Test number
    172277025573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,892 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,892 miles
    Test number
    439453423553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,653 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,653 miles
    Test number
    931482372526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,456 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,456 miles
    Test number
    840838520569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,903 miles (+2,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,903 miles
    Test number
    247402075061
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have perished sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass133,442 miles (+2,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,442 miles
    Test number
    565293005797
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  11. Pass130,594 miles (+4,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,594 miles
    Test number
    753564722898
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing on sidewalls

  12. Pass126,009 miles (+5,840)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,009 miles
    Test number
    729832845088
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished outer wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished outer wall

  13. Pass120,169 miles (+5,202)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,169 miles
    Test number
    187031044499
    • NoteBoth front tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust flange is corroded

  14. Pass114,967 miles (+5,230)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,967 miles
    Test number
    267051953080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre/rear exhaust join starting to corrode
    • NoteRear brakes slight bind

  15. Pass109,737 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,737 miles
    Test number
    145607442021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,338 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,338 miles
    Test number
    187954951054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,053 miles
    Test number
    161019430487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,053 miles (+5,035)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,053 miles
    Test number
    962109230099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass93,018 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    93,018 miles
    Test number
    441100059099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,676 miles
    Test number
    320820858095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,676 miles (+7,526)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,676 miles
    Test number
    703830458011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass78,150 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    292794767007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,967 miles (+10,923)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,967 miles
    Test number
    842430767027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass67,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    400917646056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 MLK

Does T480 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 MLK is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T480 MLK?
The MOT on T480 MLK is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 MLK done?
T480 MLK was recorded at 147,817 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 4,040 miles a year.
Has T480 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 MLK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2010.
Has the mileage on T480 MLK 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 T480 MLK find?
T480 MLK passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking point corroded, and 1 more.

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