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R661 WLR

1998 Honda Legend

Green Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,004 mi
Last recorded163,004 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 WLR
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 163,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 156,111 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 149,951 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 149,951 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 145,141 miles

Nail in near side front tyre

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 137,150 miles

slight oil leek

Pass 2 Mar 2015 128,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 115,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 107,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,068 miles

nearside front tyre scuffed outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,957 miles

both rear tyres getting worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 95,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,904 miles

front disc pads not visable

Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,114 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads nearing limits

Pass 1 Nov 2005 76,517 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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R661 WLR is a 1998 Honda Legend in Green with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R661 WLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R661 WLR registered?

R661 WLR is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R661 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 WLR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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