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R659 AAN

1998 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,208 mi
Last recorded174,208 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 AAN
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 174,208 miles

Central driving mirror missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 174,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central driving mirror missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 170,412 miles

driving mirror damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2019 170,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

driving mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2018 166,999 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 166,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016
Pass 18 Jun 2015 152,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 152,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 160,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 157,935 miles

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 155,143 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 155,143 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 150,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 150,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 147,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 143,757 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 140,429 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 135,949 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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R659 AAN is a 1998 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R659 AAN, 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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R659 AAN is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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