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S273 NLW

1998 Honda Legend

Gold Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 NLW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,951 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 75,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,212 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 71,212 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,043 miles

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

front wipers worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn low

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2016 66,043 miles

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

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

front wipers worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn low

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,213 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 62,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,608 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,608 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,893 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,139 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 54,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,486 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,644 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,156 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 34,017 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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S273 NLW is a 1998 Honda Legend in Gold with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S273 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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S273 NLW is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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