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J96 YUB

1991 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,542 mi
Last recorded114,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda Legend115,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ96 YUB
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,206cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 114,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2024 112,014 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2024 112,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom swivel . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 18 May 2023 107,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 107,920 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 107,918 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 105,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 102,146 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 102,138 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,272 miles

Nearside Front sidelamp lens damaged but secure

Fail 10 Jun 2020 100,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sidelamp lens damaged but secure

Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,087 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 May 2017 98,055 miles

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2017 98,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all suspensions components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all suspensions components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,400 miles

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

exhaust corroded / deteriorated

vehicle underside and suspension componants corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 93,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust corroded / deteriorated

vehicle underside and suspension componants corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,361 miles

rear exhaust box corroderd but not blowing on point of test

small split in off side front flexi hose

Fail 5 Jul 2012 93,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust corroded / deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,010 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 81,513 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,345 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 73,981 miles

NSR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 5 Feb 2007 73,962 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

NSR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,525 miles

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

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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J96 YUB is a 1991 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J96 YUB, 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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J96 YUB is a 1991 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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