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Honda Prelude

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc

V652 ELMMOT history

V652 ELM is a red petrol Honda Prelude first used on 20 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,666 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V652 ELM
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
20 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V652 ELM was last recorded at 95,666 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,666 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,666 miles
  • 2024 – 94,572 miles
  • 2023 – 92,194 miles
  • 2022 – 90,955 miles
  • 2021 – 89,275 miles
  • 2020 – 87,945 miles
  • 2019 – 85,835 miles
  • 2018 – 84,021 miles
  • 2017 – 81,873 miles
  • 2016 – 79,665 miles
  • 2015 – 77,521 miles
  • 2014 – 74,844 miles
  • 2013 – 73,029 miles
  • 2012 – 70,810 miles
  • 2011 – 68,793 miles
  • 2010 – 66,539 miles
  • 2009 – 64,349 miles
  • 2008 – 62,138 miles
  • 2007 – 57,018 miles
  • 2006 – 52,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,666 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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear springs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,666 miles
    Test number
    154968947548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,666 miles (+1,094)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,666 miles
    Test number
    958001866234
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass94,572 miles (+1,132)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,572 miles
    Test number
    349552064356
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass93,440 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    749243602793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,194 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,194 miles
    Test number
    664422563039
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded.

  6. Fail92,182 miles (+1,227)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,182 miles
    Test number
    506587523869
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded.

  7. Pass90,955 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,955 miles
    Test number
    748290493714
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill areas corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail90,955 miles (+1,680)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,955 miles
    Test number
    863251438776
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill areas corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass89,275 miles (+1,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,275 miles
    Test number
    605691928105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills rusting not holled

  10. Pass87,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,945 miles
    Test number
    916344217120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail87,945 miles (+2,110)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,945 miles
    Test number
    372499439121
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass85,835 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,835 miles
    Test number
    688327186559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    842740357231
    • AdvisoryParking brake efforts only just met.

  14. Fail84,021 miles (+2,148)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    634527848456
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efforts only just met.

  15. Pass81,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,873 miles
    Test number
    269691645949
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail81,873 miles (+2,208)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,873 miles
    Test number
    109769694575
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass79,665 miles (+2,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    466744944343
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  18. Pass77,521 miles (+2,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,521 miles
    Test number
    409962015024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass74,844 miles (+1,815)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,844 miles
    Test number
    448236914049
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted,unable to fully inspect outer sill condition.

  20. Pass73,029 miles (+2,219)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    178284513038
    • NoteFront wipers poor condition
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

  21. Pass70,810 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,810 miles
    Test number
    478365202052
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass68,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,793 miles
    Test number
    466330811099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,793 miles (+2,254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,793 miles
    Test number
    585090211083
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass66,539 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    114129910455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,349 miles (+2,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,349 miles
    Test number
    111855819458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISE ONLY!!!! Brake pads all round are approximatly half worn

  26. Pass62,138 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    232225918091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,018 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    57,018 miles
    Test number
    334609507007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,892 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    314226766007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront brakes 19% out of balance maximum allowed 25%

Questions about V652 ELM

Does V652 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V652 ELM is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V652 ELM?
The MOT on V652 ELM is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V652 ELM done?
V652 ELM was recorded at 95,666 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,170 miles a year.
Has V652 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V652 ELM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V652 ELM 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 V652 ELM find?
V652 ELM passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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