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F45 MLE

1988 Honda Legend

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,201 mi
Last recorded58,201 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Honda Legend91,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF45 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 58,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,741 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 57,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 57,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,786 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,931 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,953 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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F45 MLE is a 1988 Honda Legend in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F45 MLE, 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 F45 MLE registered?

F45 MLE is a 1988 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F45 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F45 MLE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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