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R972 WLO

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,253 mi
Last recorded131,253 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 WLO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 131,253 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)

Pass 23 May 2012 124,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 122,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 122,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 117,729 miles

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

both inner steering rack joints worn

nearside rear light unit water behind lens

offside rear seat child seat fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2008 117,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both inner steering rack joints worn

nearside rear light unit water behind lens

offside rear seat child seat fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2007 109,647 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 95,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both nearside tyres near legal limit 2mm

centre too rear exhaust flange corroded

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2006 95,902 miles

both nearside tyres near legal limit 2mm

centre too rear exhaust flange corroded

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2005 83,971 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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R972 WLO is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R972 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 R972 WLO registered?

R972 WLO is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R972 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R972 WLO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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