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R262 DPV

1998 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,768 mi
Last recorded147,768 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 DPV
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 147,768 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 140,926 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes out of balance

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded and will soon need replacing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 132,804 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 132,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 126,358 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 126,358 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust blowing from rear silencer will soon need replacing

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 119,101 miles

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

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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R262 DPV is a 1998 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R262 DPV, 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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What year was R262 DPV registered?

R262 DPV is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R262 DPV safe to buy?

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