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R980 WLO

1998 Honda Legend

Maroon Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,917 mi
Last recorded210,917 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 WLO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 210,917 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 23 Aug 2023 210,917 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Aug 2022 210,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 208,600 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 204,805 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 204,805 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 196,414 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 196,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 184,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 172,626 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 172,626 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 159,217 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 159,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 147,183 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 143,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 132,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 121,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 110,338 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 110,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,621 miles

STRONG ADVICE = both rear tyres cracking & uenevnly worn low / osr bald on inner edge/

exhaust heavily corroded & in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2010 100,561 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f anti roll bar link / both rear tyres low

Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,191 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 73,265 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,269 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,742 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 57,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R980 WLO is a 1998 Honda Legend in Maroon with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R980 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 R980 WLO registered?

R980 WLO is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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