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R408 KGN

1998 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,718 mi
Last recorded107,718 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 KGN
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 107,718 miles

ALL 4 TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

corrosion all 4 brake discs

exhaust leak rear section at temp repair

high level stop lamp not working

o/s/r service brake not as efficient as n/s/r & slight brake bind.

uneven wear all 4 tyres

Fail 13 Mar 2013 107,698 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

ALL 4 TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

corrosion all 4 brake discs

exhaust leak rear section at temp repair

high level stop lamp not working

o/s/r service brake not as efficient as n/s/r & slight brake bind.

uneven wear all 4 tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,337 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside door mirror tapped

rear box slight blow reccomend attention soon

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear number plate

rear top hub bushes

very low on oil before test top of f.o.c

Pass 17 Sep 2009 99,279 miles

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

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint rusty

offside door mirror casing

offside front seatbelt slightly marked

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak engine and underside of vehicle covered in oil

rear bumper adrift

rear number plate

Fail 17 Sep 2009 99,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint rusty

offside door mirror casing

offside front seatbelt slightly marked

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak engine and underside of vehicle covered in oil

rear bumper adrift

rear number plate

Pass 14 Aug 2008 90,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside door mirror housing broken, temporarily repaired.

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2008 90,373 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,663 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 7 Feb 2006 74,891 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R408 KGN is a 1998 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R408 KGN, 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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R408 KGN is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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