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R683 WLR

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 WLR
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 94,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 94,185 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,800 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2009 90,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r brake effort slightly low

Fail 28 Apr 2008 88,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,644 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,516 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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R683 WLR is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R683 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 R683 WLR registered?

R683 WLR is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R683 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 WLR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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