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R226 WLU

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,720 mi
Last recorded157,720 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 WLU
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2011 157,720 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 154,292 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 150,914 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 147,983 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 145,221 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 142,138 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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R226 WLU is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 96,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R226 WLU, 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 28 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R226 WLU registered?

R226 WLU is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R226 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 WLU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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