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R249 EVH

1998 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

191,861 mi
Last recorded191,861 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 EVH
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 191,861 miles

Offside Front tyre is starting to become worn on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 191,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre is starting to become worn on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 191,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2021 191,642 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 190,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 188,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 188,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 185,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2018 185,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 183,002 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover

under trays

Fail 13 Jul 2017 182,927 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover

under trays

Pass 22 Jul 2016 181,170 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 181,170 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 180,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jul 2014 179,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 178,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 178,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 174,653 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 174,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 171,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 171,587 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 169,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 169,290 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 159,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake warning light stays on

Pass 23 Jul 2009 159,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake warning light stays on

Pass 29 Jul 2008 142,980 miles

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 27 Jun 2007 127,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 115,044 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 115,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R249 EVH is a 1998 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R249 EVH, 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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R249 EVH is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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