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DE08 DRV

2008 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,195 mi
Last recorded182,195 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 DRV
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 182,195 miles

Front both front tyres worn. close to limit.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 181,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 165,804 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH . (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 151,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 142,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 140,449 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 88,541 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,348 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2016 119,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,622 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 98,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,326 miles

front brake disc heavily scored n/s/f

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,947 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 50,934 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,373 miles

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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DE08 DRV is a 2008 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DE08 DRV, 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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DE08 DRV is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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