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J178 NLU

1991 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,551 mi
Last recorded184,551 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Honda Legend115,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 NLU
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 184,551 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 174,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 174,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 161,200 miles

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 148,060 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 147,651 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 133,389 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 118,753 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 117,135 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear antiroll bar bushes slighty worn

Pass 25 Sep 2006 100,990 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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J178 NLU is a 1991 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 115,906 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 J178 NLU, 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 35 years old, this Honda Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J178 NLU is a 1991 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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