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S486 MGM

1998 Honda Legend

Gold Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 MGM
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,125 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 99,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 98,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear disc slight worn

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 95,884 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 91,115 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 85,854 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

windscreen chipped os

Pass 27 Dec 2006 81,517 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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S486 MGM is a 1998 Honda Legend in Gold with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S486 MGM, 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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S486 MGM is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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