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R953 WLO

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

103,775 mi
Last recorded103,775 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 WLO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 103,775 miles

Bonnet release mech. tight to return to shut position.

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 103,775 miles

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

Bonnet release mech. tight to return to shut position.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 94,351 miles

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 94,351 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 94,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,021 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 85,002 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 77,899 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R953 WLO is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R953 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R953 WLO registered?

R953 WLO is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R953 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 WLO shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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