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RA57 XAM

2008 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,708 mi
Last recorded117,708 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 XAM
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 117,708 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 115,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,997 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lamp damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2022 107,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,107 miles

front headlights misted

mirror glass offside and nearside misted.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 100,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front headlights misted

mirror glass offside and nearside misted.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 96,613 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,697 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,585 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,091 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/S/F tyre bald on extreme outer tread

O/S/F tyre bald on extreme inner tread

Fail 10 Jan 2014 52,897 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/S/F tyre bald on extreme outer tread

O/S/F tyre bald on extreme inner tread

Pass 19 Jan 2013 46,823 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,519 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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RA57 XAM is a 2008 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 65,843 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 RA57 XAM, 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 18 years old, this Honda Legend is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RA57 XAM registered?

RA57 XAM is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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