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R455 WLC

1998 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,003 mi
Last recorded129,003 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 WLC
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 129,003 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear shockers weak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 129,003 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear shockers weak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,263 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 123,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 115,310 miles

Front & Rear suspension components rusty

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2011 115,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front & Rear suspension components rusty

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 104,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,469 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 94,469 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 84,851 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 84,851 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,038 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides outer sills have plastin covers

Fail 24 Apr 2007 70,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills plastic covered.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 58,684 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 58,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R455 WLC is a 1998 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R455 WLC, 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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R455 WLC is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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