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PG08 BJE

2008 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 BJE
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 97,204 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 97,204 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,448 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 89,448 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,054 miles

Offside Rear Sill corroded but not within 30cm of any other structural component’s mounting point

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various parts of surface corrosion but not excessive

Pass 6 Nov 2021 79,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2021 79,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust joints heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 67,348 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 62,925 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 57,377 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 57,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 49,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,225 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,949 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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PG08 BJE is a 2008 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PG08 BJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG08 BJE registered?

PG08 BJE is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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