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S225 BWY

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 BWY
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026

underside has generalized corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2025

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE HAS GENRALISED CORROSION

Pass 9 Apr 2024
Fail 9 Apr 2024

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill corroding

exhaust system deteriorated at flanges

Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,213 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and outer tread shoulder splitting

Offside sill corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,706 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and tread shoulder splitting

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,543 miles

exhaust deteriorated

tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,461 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,854 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,330 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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S225 BWY is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S225 BWY, 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 S225 BWY registered?

S225 BWY is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S225 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S225 BWY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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