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6 XTW

1996 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,892 mi
Last recorded115,892 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 XTW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,892 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 115,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,607 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,117 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,867 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,603 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 109,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 108,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,318 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 107,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,364 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 103,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,174 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 99,174 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,888 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 89,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,695 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 85,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 85,243 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,896 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,140 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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6 XTW is a 1996 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 6 XTW, 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.

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What year was 6 XTW registered?

6 XTW is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is 6 XTW safe to buy?

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