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R287 DMY

1998 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,086 mi
Last recorded73,086 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 DMY
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,086 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,085 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 70,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,988 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,253 miles

inbalance of reasr brakes only just within acceptable limits

Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,549 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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R287 DMY is a 1998 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R287 DMY, 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 R287 DMY registered?

R287 DMY is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R287 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R287 DMY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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