Honda Legend
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 1,009 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
1,009
Best Year
2002 (94%)
Years Covered
12
About the Honda Legend
The Honda Legend has been tested 1,009 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (1994 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2002 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 34 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer HONDA LEGENDs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 131,111 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 92,762 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Honda brand average of 84%, the Legend is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Honda models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Honda Legend by Year
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