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R89 PWO

1998 Honda Legend

Green Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

179,833 mi
Last recorded179,833 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 PWO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 179,833 miles

chips in screen

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn uneven on edges

oil on engine and gearbox

rear pads low

various marks on body and corrosion to alloys

Fail 10 Mar 2014 179,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chips in screen

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn uneven on edges

oil on engine and gearbox

rear pads low

various marks on body and corrosion to alloys

Pass 6 Mar 2013 170,662 miles

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing full inspection of sills.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system heavily corroded in areas.

N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

N/S/R coil spring corroded.

N/S/R tyre stepped on edges and has nail in.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F and N/S/F coil springs showing signs of corrosion

O/S/R coil spring corroded.

O/S/R tyre stepped and worn on inner edge and has a nail in.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear anti roll bar corroded.

Various steering and suspension components corroded.

Various suspension bushes showing signs of dterioration.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 170,592 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing full inspection of sills.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system heavily corroded in areas.

N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

N/S/R coil spring corroded.

N/S/R tyre stepped on edges and has nail in.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F and N/S/F coil springs showing signs of corrosion

O/S/R coil spring corroded.

O/S/R tyre stepped and worn on inner edge and has a nail in.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear anti roll bar corroded.

Various steering and suspension components corroded.

Various suspension bushes showing signs of dterioration.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 162,349 miles

coil springs corroded.

corrosion to front brake discs.

exhaust corroded.

front brake pads wearing low.

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded.

oil leaks.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

strong smell of fuel under car.

underbody and various suspension components corroded.

various suspension bushes cracked and perished.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 153,978 miles

both front tyres scrubbing

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

paint peeling on rear bumper

rear silencer heat shield insecure

slight oil leaks

Fail 24 Feb 2011 153,978 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

paint peeling on rear bumper

rear silencer heat shield insecure

slight oil leaks

slight play to o/s/r anti rollbar link

Pass 4 Mar 2010 144,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2010 144,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2009 137,029 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 137,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 135,349 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Front Registration Plate cracked.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 135,349 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Front Registration Plate cracked.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 122,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 96,688 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 96,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 PWO 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 56.3%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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