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V481 FLE

1999 Honda Legend

Gold Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,383 mi
Last recorded97,383 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda Legend93,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 FLE
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,383 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,504 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

under sealed below

Fail 25 Nov 2019 96,481 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel leaking above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at side of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

under sealed below

Fail 10 Jul 2019 96,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened COMPLETE SUB-FRAME WEEKEND (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front chassis slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,406 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,403 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,180 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,762 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,473 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

inner faces worn on rear discs

rear pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,752 miles

n/s/r backplate corroded/loose

n/s/r brake pipe to flexy slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r brake pipe to flexy slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 83,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r backplate corroded/loose

n/s/r brake pipe to flexy slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r brake pipe to flexy slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 83,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded and loose

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,359 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,628 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,952 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 64,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 64,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/wiper slight torn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,100 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,098 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 51,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V481 FLE is a 1999 Honda Legend in Gold with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1999 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 93,462 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 V481 FLE, 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 27 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V481 FLE is a 1999 Honda Legend, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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