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F246 SPH

1989 Honda Legend

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,030 mi
Last recorded71,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda Legend96,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF246 SPH
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 64,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 64,176 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,170 miles

Front and rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,140 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,870 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres cracked on side wall.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,680 miles

All tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,713 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 62,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AND STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,453 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,453 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,016 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 62,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,127 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 61,106 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,335 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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F246 SPH is a 1989 Honda Legend in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 96,622 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 F246 SPH, 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 37 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 F246 SPH registered?

F246 SPH is a 1989 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F246 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F246 SPH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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