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S946 HBD

1998 Honda Legend

Grey Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,577 mi
Last recorded122,577 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 HBD
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,577 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 121,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both side rear disc & pads worn

both side rear wheel arch general corrosion

offside rear lamp slight damage

Fail 1 Feb 2019 121,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both side rear disc & pads worn

both side rear wheel arch general corrosion

offside rear lamp slight damage

Fail 24 Dec 2018 121,426 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2018 121,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulder areas

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner shoulder areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lense has some damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded in areas,not excess

Pass 23 Nov 2017 105,572 miles

eml on

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine light on

t,c.s light on

Fail 15 Dec 2016 93,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine light on

t,c.s light on

Pass 4 Dec 2015 82,852 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,322 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,632 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,704 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 80,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,482 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 79,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 76,921 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2009 75,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,610 miles

offside rear lamp lense damaged - just acceptable

Fail 7 Jul 2008 73,573 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

offside rear lamp lense damaged - just acceptable

Pass 23 Jul 2007 72,104 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,764 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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S946 HBD is a 1998 Honda Legend in Grey with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S946 HBD, 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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S946 HBD is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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