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SM08 RXL

2008 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,613 mi
Last recorded113,613 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 RXL
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 113,613 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 113,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 106,684 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

pop up hiood warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,579 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

pop up hood warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,113 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,591 miles

Bonnet pop up warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Screen stone chipped in swept area

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,276 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 84,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

POP UP bonnet warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 84,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

POP UP bonnet warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,279 miles

Bonnet pop up warning light on

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,410 miles

Bonnet "open" warning lamp illuminated whilst bonnet locked down

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,619 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear indicators.

warning light on dash for pedestrian protection bonnet sensor.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,706 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)

both front tyres excessivly worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2013 16,762 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,762 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,249 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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SM08 RXL is a 2008 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SM08 RXL, 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 SM08 RXL registered?

SM08 RXL is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SM08 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 RXL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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