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RO08 UEJ

2008 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,231 mi
Last recorded89,231 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UEJ
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 89,231 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2023 87,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,735 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 86,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,454 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

nearside and offside door mirrors glass fogged

tested in a dirty condition

Fail 28 Sep 2020 83,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

nearside and offside door mirrors glass fogged

tested in a dirty condition

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,364 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,650 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 69,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,633 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Mar 2016 58,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,402 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,581 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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RO08 UEJ is a 2008 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RO08 UEJ, 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 RO08 UEJ registered?

RO08 UEJ is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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