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12 RL

1996 Honda Legend

Bronze Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

56,740 mi
Last recorded56,740 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 RL
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 56,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 56,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 55,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,537 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,984 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 51,145 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 51,143 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 65%imbalance (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 49,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2017 47,923 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,917 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,396 miles

brake pipes greased

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 May 2013 41,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 39,813 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,478 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 35,494 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 32,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,435 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 24,797 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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12 RL is a 1996 Honda Legend in Bronze with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 107,491 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 12 RL, 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 30 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 12 RL?

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What year was 12 RL registered?

12 RL is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is 12 RL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 RL shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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