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R430 HHS

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,096 mi
Last recorded58,096 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 HHS
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,096 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,096 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,647 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch plastic loose

Fail 18 Jan 2011 42,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,124 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 40,120 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,115 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,492 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 20,490 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,913 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,222 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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R430 HHS is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R430 HHS, 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 R430 HHS registered?

R430 HHS is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R430 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 HHS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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