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R552 SMJ

1998 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,004 mi
Last recorded34,004 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 SMJ
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 34,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,005 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 14,076 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 8,170 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

slight water damage to rear no plate

strong advise n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

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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R552 SMJ is a 1998 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 96,835 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 R552 SMJ, 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 28 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 R552 SMJ registered?

R552 SMJ is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R552 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 SMJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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