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A805 YEP

2008 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,142 mi
Last recorded171,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA805 YEP
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 171,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 163,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low.

Fail 16 Apr 2025 163,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low.

Pass 16 Jan 2024 147,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 146,953 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 136,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 126,777 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar ball joints stiff

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 9psi pumped to 32psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 106,301 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated could show cords very thin (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front inner edge is close to cords as well

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,429 miles

some tell tales showing orange

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,943 miles

Mirrors, both sides cloudy

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,894 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 57,750 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Legend?

Based on 39,583 MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,513
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,657
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 900
position lamp(s) not working 863
brake binding 853
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 783
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A805 YEP is a 2008 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 65,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A805 YEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Legend is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A805 YEP is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is A805 YEP safe to buy?

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