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J196 NLR

1992 Honda Legend

Grey Petrol 3206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,703 mi
Last recorded173,703 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Honda Legend122,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 NLR
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,206cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 173,703 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hoses starting to crack and perrish

front registration plate not central

n/s rear wheel arch badly corroded but not in a prescribed area

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2009 166,744 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 166,493 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 158,455 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 158,433 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 144,955 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 144,861 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 136,046 miles

boot struts defective

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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J196 NLR is a 1992 Honda Legend in Grey with a 3,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 122,546 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 J196 NLR, 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 34 years old, this Honda Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J196 NLR registered?

J196 NLR is a 1992 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J196 NLR safe to buy?

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