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R48 WLP

1998 Honda Legend

Silver Lpg 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

245,458 mi
Last recorded245,458 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 WLP
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 245,458 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 231,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 218,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 199,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 188,125 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019
Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,119 miles

Exhaust system corroded around joins.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,822 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 91,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 91,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,579 miles

Abs modulator/motor running on start up but warning lamp not illuminated.

Abs reservoir seal leaking fluid.

Catalyst to centre exhaust fixing stud sheared off not causing an exhaust leak.

Centre to rear exhaust join corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 87,503 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,198 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,198 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front and rear tyres near legal limit 2mm

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,704 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,684 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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R48 WLP is a 1998 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R48 WLP, 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 R48 WLP registered?

R48 WLP is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R48 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 WLP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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