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R491 WLB

1998 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,973 mi
Last recorded211,973 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 WLB
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 211,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

parking brake noisey in operation

Fail 23 Sep 2015 211,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corrosion (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s<o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

parking brake noisey in operation

Fail 10 Sep 2014 200,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 200,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 189,247 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)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2013 189,247 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 177,065 miles

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

suspension componments show corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2012 177,025 miles

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

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

rear discs are corroded

underbody suspen sion componments all show corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2011 166,039 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 165,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2010 159,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 154,279 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2008 149,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 138,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 123,915 miles

near side rear suspension has slight slack

Pass 28 Jul 2005 111,513 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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R491 WLB is a 1998 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R491 WLB, 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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R491 WLB is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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