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D981 XWV

1987 Honda Legend

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,219 mi
Last recorded79,219 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Honda Legend73,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD981 XWV
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear view mirror has been temporarily repaired with tape

Offside rear view mirror has been temporarily repaired

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 17 Apr 2009 79,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear view mirror has been temporarily repaired with tape

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2008 78,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear floors damaged

Fail 2 May 2008 78,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear floors damaged

Pass 3 May 2007 77,020 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 77,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 75,635 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 75,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front anti roll bar/link rod bushes slight seperation

front brake pads getting low

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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D981 XWV is a 1987 Honda Legend in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 73,142 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D981 XWV, 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 39 years old, this Honda Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D981 XWV registered?

D981 XWV is a 1987 Honda Legend, first registered on 5 May 1987.

Is D981 XWV safe to buy?

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