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J1 AXA

2008 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,299 mi
Last recorded125,299 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 AXA
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 125,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 123,183 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front offside and nearside brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 123,173 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 123,147 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear heat shield loose on exhaust silencer

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper seized

Offside Rear Brake caliper seized

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,001 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 121,001 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,099 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,046 miles

Brake pedal rubber split.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal rubber split.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,164 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers interior door handle broken

Fail 4 Feb 2014 61,164 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers interior door handle broken

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,545 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2012 35,086 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,086 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 34,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J1 AXA is a 2008 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J1 AXA, 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 J1 AXA registered?

J1 AXA is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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