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B20 AWW

1996 Honda Legend

Green Petrol 3206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

199,823 mi
Last recorded199,823 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 AWW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,206cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 199,823 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 194,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 188,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 187,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 185,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 183,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 182,588 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 182,588 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 181,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 178,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 170,172 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 164,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2012 153,441 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wipers worn

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2012 153,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wipers worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 149,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 141,607 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 132,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 118,375 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 118,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

oil leak

play in o/s of steering rack

rear silencer weak

Fail 21 Mar 2008 118,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak

play in o/s of steering rack

rear silencer weak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 103,489 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 88,783 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE JUST ACCEPTABLE 24%,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

NSR TYRE JUST LEGAL ON 1.6MM, AND PERISHED

front brake pads worn thin on nsf,pads antisqueal shims incorrectly fitted,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS

osf side light dim,recommend replacement of bulb

see advise sheet issued on 05/04/2006,test number 621795396020

Fail 5 Apr 2006 88,740 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad engine oil leak

exhaust badly corroded

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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B20 AWW is a 1996 Honda Legend in Green with a 3,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B20 AWW, 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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B20 AWW is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is B20 AWW safe to buy?

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