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R487 ULL

1998 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015
Pass 13 Jan 2014
Pass 15 Jan 2013
Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,758 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 85,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,138 miles

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,254 miles

long term standing eveident

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,768 miles

1, exhaust tatty, 2, under side soiled.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 65,366 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 59,469 miles

N/S/R BRAKE DRAGGING

O/S/F SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR

O/S/R suspension squeak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake readings uneven †N/S 420 †O/S 360

oil leak

washers poor direction, one jet blocked

Fail 6 Oct 2005 59,350 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R487 ULL is a 1998 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R487 ULL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R487 ULL registered?

R487 ULL is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R487 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 ULL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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