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R588 WLH

1998 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,437 mi
Last recorded115,437 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 WLH
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 115,437 miles

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

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

both front top suspension arms worn

chip windscreen

offside rear light has a tape repair

rear flange rust

Pass 17 Jan 2012 112,152 miles

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

both front tyres limit inner edges devoid of tread

chip windscreen

exhaust poor and minor leak

offside front top suspension arm worn

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear pads and discs worn to limit

rear tyres perished

slight knock in steering

Pass 27 Jan 2011 108,442 miles

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

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

chip windscreen

front pads and discs worn

front tyres 2mm inner edge

offside front top suspension arm worn

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 104,657 miles

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

chip windscreen

front brakes worn

offside front upper suspension arm rear bush worn

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear number plate poor

Fail 21 Jan 2010 104,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip windscreen

front brakes worn

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

offside front upper suspension arm rear bush worn

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear number plate poor

Pass 23 Dec 2008 100,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 98,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 94,687 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 90,582 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 90,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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R588 WLH is a 1998 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R588 WLH, 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 R588 WLH registered?

R588 WLH is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R588 WLH safe to buy?

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