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V556 FSX

1999 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,288 mi
Last recorded106,288 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Legend93,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 FSX
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,288 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 106,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,458 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,080 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,080 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,175 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,174 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,468 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,355 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,286 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 63,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,521 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,353 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 57,353 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,831 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

Fail 9 Jan 2008 50,831 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,765 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

steering rack has slight play at ball ends both sides

unable to fully check outersills due to plastic covers

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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V556 FSX is a 1999 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V556 FSX, 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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What year was V556 FSX registered?

V556 FSX is a 1999 Honda Legend, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V556 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 FSX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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