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J197 XKY

1992 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,414 mi
Last recorded164,414 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Honda Legend122,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 XKY
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,206cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2011 164,414 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 163,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion on driver's side rear wheel arch on leading and trailing side of wheel arch.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 155,416 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 150,542 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 141,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 141,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 129,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 129,726 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,332 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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J197 XKY is a 1992 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J197 XKY, 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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J197 XKY is a 1992 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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