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SH08 HCN

2008 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

213,088 mi
Last recorded213,088 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 HCN
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 213,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin geting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 203,967 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 203,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 191,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 175,620 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 157,521 miles

front tyres low tread

Pass 18 Aug 2021 158,349 miles

Offside Both door mirror glasses deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded springs corroded in lower seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Aug 2021 158,349 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Both door mirror glasses deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded springs corroded in lower seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 142,472 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside door mirror glasses slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2019 125,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed balding edges, cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed balding edges, cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside door mirror glasses slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,746 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass deteriorated (8.1.2a)

brake pedal rubber split but secure at present

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

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

both no.plates slightly deteriorated

brake pedal rubber split but secure at present

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2015 65,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyer and cut outer side wall cords not visibal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyers outer and iner edge worn and perished strong advcie

Fail 18 Apr 2015 65,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSF tyer and cut outer side wall cords not visibal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyers outer and iner edge worn and perished strong advcie

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,829 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 54,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,594 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,813 miles

offside rear brake is slightly binding

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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SH08 HCN is a 2008 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SH08 HCN, 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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What year was SH08 HCN registered?

SH08 HCN is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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