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Y808 VSB

2001 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,931 mi
Last recorded145,931 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 VSB
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 145,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 145,931 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Overheated. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 137,605 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 137,605 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 132,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,894 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 130,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between center box and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from around pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 130,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,418 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 127,977 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Broken linkage (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,245 miles

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

sensor loose o/s/r

Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,223 miles

Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,253 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 112,142 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,683 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 99,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,529 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 67,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 58,133 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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Y808 VSB is a 2001 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y808 VSB, 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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Y808 VSB is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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