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FX08 XEG

2008 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,047 mi
Last recorded89,047 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XEG
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 89,047 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 89,036 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 88,021 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted-rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,555 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 82,555 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 57,802 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,520 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,520 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,918 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,419 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,494 miles

o/s/f mirror glass is deteriorated but not affecting view to rear

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,053 miles

3 cuts in nsf outer tyre wall not to cords 2 cuts in osf outer tyre wall not to cords

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,697 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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FX08 XEG is a 2008 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 65,843 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 FX08 XEG, 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 18 years old, this Honda Legend is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FX08 XEG registered?

FX08 XEG is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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