Honda Legend Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Legend reliable? We analysed 39,583 real MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Legend is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Legend.
Honda Legend Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Legend. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Legend MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Legend to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Legend Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Legend fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Legend Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Legend owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Legend MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Legend year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,319 | 84.5% | 42,041 | 67,023 | 94,815 |
| 2008 | 2,357 | 82.8% | 41,316 | 65,843 | 92,343 |
| 2007 | 2,848 | 82.9% | 41,470 | 67,922 | 98,714 |
| 2006 | 2,238 | 83.1% | 43,023 | 67,813 | 98,422 |
| 2005 | 71 | 70.4% | 112,967 | 127,107 | 131,927 |
| 2004 | 59 | 79.7% | 83,502 | 105,619 | 118,622 |
| 2003 | 360 | 76.7% | 51,651 | 77,031 | 107,824 |
| 2002 | 902 | 78.4% | 56,972 | 87,269 | 119,104 |
| 2001 | 1,495 | 74.5% | 58,334 | 84,026 | 109,883 |
| 2000 | 2,413 | 73.4% | 58,320 | 85,163 | 119,990 |
| 1999 | 3,424 | 72.2% | 70,194 | 93,462 | 120,537 |
| 1998 | 4,166 | 73.6% | 73,093 | 96,835 | 127,627 |
| 1997 | 3,052 | 71.4% | 81,043 | 102,054 | 131,607 |
| 1996 | 3,562 | 71.3% | 83,883 | 107,491 | 131,617 |
| 1995 | 1,763 | 71.0% | 81,105 | 105,836 | 132,813 |
| 1994 | 2,168 | 72.3% | 85,640 | 111,262 | 139,608 |
| 1993 | 2,157 | 69.1% | 98,487 | 121,810 | 143,016 |
| 1992 | 1,700 | 68.8% | 100,301 | 122,546 | 148,468 |
| 1991 | 1,615 | 69.2% | 85,697 | 115,906 | 147,322 |
| 1990 | 666 | 64.6% | 79,996 | 93,978 | 118,590 |
How Long Does a Honda Legend Last?
Based on 4,365 Honda Legend vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Legend Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Legend MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Legend
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.5% MOT pass rate from 1,319 tests
63.1% MOT pass rate from 390 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Legend is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.5% across 1,319 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Legend Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Legend THIS CAR | 74.1% | 39,583 | 95,156 mi | 38 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Yamaha Unknown | 86.8% | 20,218 | 10,498 mi | 52 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Legend sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda LegendShould you buy a used Honda Legend?
The Honda Legend has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.1% across 39,583 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Honda Legend are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,657 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (900), and position lamp(s) not working (863). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Legend owner drives around 4,513 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Legend models stay on UK roads for around 38 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.