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S226 FMA

1998 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,262 mi
Last recorded156,262 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 FMA
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2010 156,262 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 156,262 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 143,248 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 124,059 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2007 107,367 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 107,367 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhast box heat shield insecure.

Pass 30 May 2006 90,971 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 90,970 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front 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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S226 FMA is a 1998 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S226 FMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S226 FMA registered?

S226 FMA is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S226 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 FMA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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