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R490 ULL

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024

exhaust slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2023 109,372 miles

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKRTS

N/S FRONT & REAR ARCHES COVERED WITH TAPE

Pass 13 Apr 2022 104,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Quarter corroded cover with tape.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Quarter corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 86,058 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,750 miles

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)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,750 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 74,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,779 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 67,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,394 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 64,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,040 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 61,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,933 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,314 miles

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)

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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R490 ULL is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R490 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 R490 ULL registered?

R490 ULL is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R490 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 ULL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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