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R587 WLC

1998 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,180 mi
Last recorded115,180 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 WLC
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 115,180 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 101,821 miles

All underbody metalwork corroded

Exhaust joints corroded

Front tyres worn low on edges

Rear tyres heavily perished and worn on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2009 101,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All underbody metalwork corroded

Exhaust joints corroded

Front tyres worn low on edges

Rear tyres heavily perished and worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,390 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 87,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 57,389 miles

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

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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R587 WLC is a 1998 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R587 WLC, 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 R587 WLC registered?

R587 WLC is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R587 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 WLC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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