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R89 DDU

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,415 mi
Last recorded144,415 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 DDU
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 144,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 144,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 136,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake application and release is slightly uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting motion is very slow

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip just outside zone a but in the remainder of swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 136,540 miles

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

Brake fluid contaminated Dirty (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear black on silver when should by black on whiteat front and black on yellow at rear (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 134,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 132,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer door skin damaged

engine management warning light on dash

Pass 21 May 2015 129,985 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s cv boot has slight leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2014 127,028 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear tyres worn unevanly

Fail 24 Apr 2014 127,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 24 Apr 2013 121,489 miles

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)

exhaust joint centre to rear corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 115,834 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 8 May 2012 115,349 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2011 106,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,201 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 104,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 101,365 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 96,196 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

signs of surface corrosion to both near side and off side front and rear brake discs. o k at time of test

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2007 96,196 miles

signs of surface corrosion to both near side and off side front and rear brake discs. o k at time of test

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2006 91,906 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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R89 DDU is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R89 DDU, 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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R89 DDU is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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