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J491 MDB

1991 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,183 mi
Last recorded82,183 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Honda Legend115,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 MDB
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,183 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 82,183 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,976 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 81,974 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,868 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,896 miles

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,826 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 79,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,821 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,637 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,637 miles

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

o/s/r sill damage and started to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre slightly deformed

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2008 72,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,776 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,718 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,242 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 64,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s rear brake binding slightly

bumper insecure

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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J491 MDB is a 1991 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 J491 MDB, 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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J491 MDB is a 1991 Honda Legend, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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