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S257 NLW

1998 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,832 mi
Last recorded107,832 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 NLW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 103,311 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 102,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 97,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021

no mileage displayed at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2020

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front brake pads 80% worn

mileage display inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mileage display inoperative

Fail 22 Mar 2019

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mileage display inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2018
Fail 23 Mar 2018

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017
Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,825 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,332 miles

Nail in nearside front.

Nearside front tyre has various cuts in the outer side wall.

Various suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in movement.

both front tyres wearing low on the edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,463 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,954 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 39,954 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,028 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,667 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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S257 NLW is a 1998 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S257 NLW, 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 S257 NLW registered?

S257 NLW is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S257 NLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 NLW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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