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A16 CWJ

2001 Honda Legend

Gold Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,946 mi
Last recorded146,946 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CWJ
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 146,946 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear headlamp level sensor worn ,headlamp aim tested okay.

all suspension components are corroded,

underside of vehicle is covered in under seal .

Fail 25 Feb 2026 146,946 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear headlamp level sensor worn ,headlamp aim tested okay.

all suspension components are corroded,

underside of vehicle is covered in under seal .

Pass 14 Jan 2025 146,536 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,096 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 145,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 144,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 143,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 142,468 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 142,468 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,476 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 139,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 139,642 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 137,765 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 137,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 133,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 133,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 126,484 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 116,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 112,844 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 112,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 104,935 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2008 96,222 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,222 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 87,153 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,721 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing around outer edge

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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A16 CWJ is a 2001 Honda Legend in Gold with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,026 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 A16 CWJ, 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 25 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 CWJ registered?

A16 CWJ is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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