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R663 WLR

1998 Honda Legend

Green Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,253 mi
Last recorded162,253 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 WLR
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 162,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 162,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 150,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 150,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 141,446 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 141,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 137,721 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 132,745 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 132,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R663 WLR is a 1998 Honda Legend in Green with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R663 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.

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What year was R663 WLR registered?

R663 WLR is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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