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E456 LYU

1988 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,962 mi
Last recorded135,962 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Honda Legend91,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE456 LYU
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 135,962 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 135,962 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 134,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 131,615 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 131,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 126,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 122,781 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 122,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E456 LYU is a 1988 Honda Legend in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 91,198 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 E456 LYU, 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 38 years old, this Honda Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E456 LYU registered?

E456 LYU is a 1988 Honda Legend, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E456 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E456 LYU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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