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X985 ELE

2000 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,669 mi
Last recorded75,669 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Legend85,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 ELE
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 75,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 74,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,315 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Corner Brake Pipes Starting to Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 70,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Corner Brake Pipes Starting to Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Seals Replaced (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,030 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,618 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 57,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,324 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 May 2017 55,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 55,781 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,863 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 54,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 53,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 51,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,828 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,815 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,377 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,310 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,139 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 29,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X985 ELE is a 2000 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 85,163 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 X985 ELE, 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 26 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X985 ELE registered?

X985 ELE is a 2000 Honda Legend, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X985 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 ELE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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