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R405 WLX

1998 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 WLX
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017

brake and suspension components getting corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2015

rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension arms and frame rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,991 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 92,624 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 92,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,317 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 79,622 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 73,605 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,309 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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R405 WLX is a 1998 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R405 WLX, 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 R405 WLX registered?

R405 WLX is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R405 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 WLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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