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R23 ENY

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,025 mi
Last recorded193,025 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 ENY
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 193,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 188,075 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 188,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 171,933 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 152,525 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 152,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 148,558 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 146,066 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 146,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 146,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 144,401 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre inner edge low

plastic sill covers

Pass 29 Aug 2009 141,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s side mirror crack.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 140,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 131,477 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 131,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 127,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 126,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R23 ENY is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R23 ENY, 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.

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R23 ENY is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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