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X998 EJM

2001 Honda Legend

Gold Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,183 mi
Last recorded70,183 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 EJM
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,183 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,883 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 66,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,656 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,460 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 58,457 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint all four broken front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,859 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,946 miles

O/S/F tyre scrubbed

O/S/R droplink has the holding pins missing. But link still secure

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,407 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate displaying two none standard badges/symbols-may fail future tests if fails re-instated

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,807 miles

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 26 Sep 2006 29,496 miles

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 20 Sep 2005 26,266 miles

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

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

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

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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X998 EJM is a 2001 Honda Legend in Gold with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,026 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 X998 EJM, 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 25 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X998 EJM is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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