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R499 WLB

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,518 mi
Last recorded115,518 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 WLB
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 115,518 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 115,518 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 107,591 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 104,963 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,363 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 85,722 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 85,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 61,082 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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R499 WLB is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R499 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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What year was R499 WLB registered?

R499 WLB is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R499 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 WLB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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