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F55 MTS

1989 Honda Legend

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,794 mi
Last recorded170,794 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Honda Legend96,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 MTS
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 170,794 miles

Battery insecure

N/S Front tyre showing sidewall cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Mar 2010 170,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

N/S Front tyre showing sidewall cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2008 166,431 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 166,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 164,248 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

windscreen chipped @ bottom

Fail 14 Sep 2007 164,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

windscreen chipped @ bottom

Pass 13 Jun 2006 162,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 162,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F55 MTS is a 1989 Honda Legend in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F55 MTS, 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.

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What year was F55 MTS registered?

F55 MTS is a 1989 Honda Legend, first registered on 7 February 1989.

Is F55 MTS safe to buy?

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