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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA LEGENDs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:48.58%
(The average a petrol HONDA LEGEND year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:282 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|30
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort19
Headlamp aim out of alignment18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively17
Registration plate lamp issues13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Registration plate issues11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Windscreen has damage4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Outer Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Sub-frame insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear brake binding1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1

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