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E836 RFK

1988 Honda Legend

Beige Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,223 mi
Last recorded103,223 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Legend91,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE836 RFK
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 103,223 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 103,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 89,014 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 72,300 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 73,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet struts defective

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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E836 RFK is a 1988 Honda Legend in Beige with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E836 RFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E836 RFK registered?

E836 RFK is a 1988 Honda Legend, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E836 RFK safe to buy?

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