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E565 CWV

1988 Honda Legend

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,658 mi
Last recorded98,658 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda Legend91,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE565 CWV
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,658 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 98,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 97,184 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,891 miles

All lights very dim when engine at idle speed

Damage to windscreen

Inner CV gaiters leaking

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

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

O/S headlamp lens damaged

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 90,891 miles

All lights very dim when engine at idle speed

Damage to windscreen

Inner CV gaiters leaking

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

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

O/S headlamp lens damaged

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,596 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,080 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

Washers poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 88,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

Washers poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,013 miles

Front No.plate in poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 82,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 81,261 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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E565 CWV is a 1988 Honda Legend in Red 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 E565 CWV, 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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E565 CWV is a 1988 Honda Legend, first registered on 21 January 1988.

Is E565 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E565 CWV 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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