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HY08 VVZ

2008 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,765 mi
Last recorded129,765 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VVZ
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,830 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 84,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,478 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads 2mm left 235/50/17

rear brake pads badly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm. Shoulders slightly worn. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm. Shoulders slightly worn. (4.1.E.1)

Slight steering arm play inner joints.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,709 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 61,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,259 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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HY08 VVZ is a 2008 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HY08 VVZ, 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 HY08 VVZ registered?

HY08 VVZ is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 VVZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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