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E486 VMB

1988 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,984 mi
Last recorded122,984 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda Legend91,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE486 VMB
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 122,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 122,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 122,266 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 122,265 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 120,616 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 117,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 114,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 111,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 109,070 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 109,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 106,211 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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E486 VMB is a 1988 Honda Legend in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 E486 VMB, 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 E486 VMB registered?

E486 VMB is a 1988 Honda Legend, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E486 VMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E486 VMB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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