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S55 JVM

2008 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,624 mi
Last recorded140,624 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 JVM
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 140,624 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 140,624 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 123,524 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2017 123,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 105,541 miles

slight lip on front discs

Fail 10 May 2016 105,502 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight lip on front discs

Pass 14 May 2015 87,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing mirror stained but view to rear was all ok at the time of test

Fail 14 May 2015 87,039 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing mirror stained but view to rear was all ok at the time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in nearside headlamp

cut in offside front tyre wall

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front and rear brake pads look very low but unable to ascertain wether below 1.5 mm

offside mirror glass deteriorated but view to rear still ok

offside wiper arm parks quite high but does not affect view to front

scratches on front windscreen

slight damage to brake pedal rubber

slight damage to offside side repeater lense

tyres starting to wear low on raised edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,232 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 67,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,197 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 49,185 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S55 JVM is a 2008 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 65,843 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 S55 JVM, 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 18 years old, this Honda Legend is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S55 JVM is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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