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RJ08 GXF

2008 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,262 mi
Last recorded83,262 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GXF
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 83,262 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 80,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2025 80,160 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,212 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy plastic but meets requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy plastic but meets requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,621 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 47,583 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 46,680 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 46,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 43,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,025 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 39,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 37,896 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 35,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper splitting at ends

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,099 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/F Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,847 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 22,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,181 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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RJ08 GXF is a 2008 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 RJ08 GXF, 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 RJ08 GXF registered?

RJ08 GXF is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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