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VA08 EDU

2008 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,383 mi
Last recorded135,383 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 EDU
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 135,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog Light Damaged.

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2023 135,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog Light Damaged.

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 134,598 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 124,005 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 124,005 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 111,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,661 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 87,974 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,578 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,171 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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VA08 EDU is a 2008 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA08 EDU, 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 VA08 EDU registered?

VA08 EDU is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is VA08 EDU safe to buy?

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