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Y158 SMO

2001 Honda Legend

Gold Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,902 mi
Last recorded141,902 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 SMO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 141,902 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 139,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 134,882 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 134,882 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 126,810 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 118,018 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 112,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,985 miles

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

Fail 16 Sep 2011 104,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,334 miles

fuel smell under vehicle

imbalance and variation front brakes

rear brake pads getting low

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2010 96,306 miles

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

fuel smell under vehicle

imbalance and variation front brakes

rear brake pads getting low

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2009 85,203 miles

both sides rear brake pipes (to flexy hoses) corroding

judder nearside front brake

rear tyres worn, nearside close to limit

Fail 26 Sep 2009 85,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both sides rear brake pipes (to flexy hoses) corroding

judder nearside front brake

rear tyres worn, nearside close to limit

Pass 16 May 2008 71,344 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Fail 13 May 2008 71,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,982 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

N/S wiper split at end very slightly.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,409 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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Y158 SMO is a 2001 Honda Legend in Gold with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y158 SMO, 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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Y158 SMO is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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