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T185 NLC

1999 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Honda Legend93,462 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to floors

Pass 28 Feb 2025 151,887 miles

repair too rear exhaust

slight lift in both front lower balljoints

Pass 24 Feb 2024 141,608 miles

repair too rear exhaust

slight lift in front lower balljoints

Pass 24 Feb 2023 132,280 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 132,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 126,948 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

surface corosion too suspension

Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s and o/s rear brake back plate outer ring missing

n/s and o/s rear bumper damaged

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

under body corrosion in places

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 5 Dec 2020 124,230 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 65,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,497 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,251 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 62,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 60,026 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 58,283 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated,beam test ok

n/s steering rack has a slight weep of oil

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has excessive kerbing damage,no bulges or cords exposed at time of test

n/s/r tyre wearing stepped on edges

o/s/f tyre bald inner tread,no cords exposed at time of test

o/s/r brake starting to bind,advise a strip/clean

slight weep of oil from gearbox area

Pass 25 May 2011 56,515 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower balljoints have slight play.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has kerb rubbing damage,not excessive at time of test.

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has kerb rubbing damage,ok at time of test,recommend replace tyre if damage gets any worse.

Pass 26 May 2010 55,005 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 53,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,257 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,533 miles

rea tyres perishing and going out of shape

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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T185 NLC is a 1999 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 93,462 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 T185 NLC, 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 27 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T185 NLC is a 1999 Honda Legend, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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