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Honda Prelude

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc

T557 DLYMOT history

T557 DLY is a red petrol Honda Prelude first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
88,519 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 DLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T557 DLY was last recorded at 88,519 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 1,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,970 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,549 miles
Average per year
2,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,519 miles
  • 2024 – 86,970 miles
  • 2023 – 85,855 miles
  • 2022 – 84,131 miles
  • 2021 – 82,742 miles
  • 2020 – 81,565 miles
  • 2019 – 79,095 miles
  • 2018 – 76,547 miles
  • 2017 – 73,930 miles
  • 2016 – 71,653 miles
  • 2015 – 69,705 miles
  • 2014 – 67,078 miles
  • 2013 – 64,666 miles
  • 2012 – 62,526 miles
  • 2011 – 60,078 miles
  • 2010 – 57,303 miles
  • 2009 – 54,405 miles
  • 2008 – 51,220 miles
  • 2007 – 47,642 miles
  • 2006 – 41,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,519 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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.

  • Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,519 miles (+1,549)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    587350509880
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  2. Pass86,970 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,970 miles
    Test number
    750455424130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,959 miles (+1,104)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    510185780357
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass85,855 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    657246209029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,796 miles (+1,665)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    516445822612
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    486840595353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,131 miles (+1,389)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    513160774596
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass82,742 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,742 miles
    Test number
    657058472277
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
  9. Pass81,565 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    554713830833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,095 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    508073517116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,547 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,547 miles
    Test number
    913716952894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,445 miles (+2,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,445 miles
    Test number
    641163630286
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
  13. Pass73,930 miles (+2,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    123100452332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
  14. Pass71,653 miles (+1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    397666942358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
  15. Pass69,705 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,705 miles
    Test number
    546208515134
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
  16. Fail69,705 miles (+2,627)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,705 miles
    Test number
    108667115175
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
  17. Pass67,078 miles (+2,412)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,078 miles
    Test number
    266854604407
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteUnderside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion
  18. Pass64,666 miles (+2,140)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    938285403101
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes have a slight bind
    • NoteExhaust sytem corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion
  19. Pass62,526 miles (+2,448)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,526 miles
    Test number
    816493202177
    • NoteExhaust system starting to corrode in center section
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
  20. Pass60,078 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    496428101153
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge
  21. Fail60,078 miles (+2,775)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    205468801495
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge
  22. Pass57,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,303 miles
    Test number
    870295700138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,303 miles (+2,898)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,303 miles
    Test number
    594862100164
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  24. Pass54,405 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,405 miles
    Test number
    260944509403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,220 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,220 miles
    Test number
    853006618168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,642 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,642 miles
    Test number
    753324027179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,462 miles (+5,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,462 miles
    Test number
    733392927146
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
  28. Pass41,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,769 miles
    Test number
    480748606193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T557 DLY

Does T557 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T557 DLY expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T557 DLY?
The MOT on T557 DLY expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T557 DLY done?
T557 DLY was recorded at 88,519 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 2,405 miles a year.
Has T557 DLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 DLY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T557 DLY 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 T557 DLY find?
T557 DLY failed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 4 major defects: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 1 more.

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