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R81 WLO

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,543 mi
Last recorded135,543 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 WLO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 135,543 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 135,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,526 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Sep 2015 131,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,740 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,880 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,884 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,177 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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R81 WLO is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R81 WLO, 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 R81 WLO registered?

R81 WLO is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R81 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 WLO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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