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K20 BMT

1996 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,760 mi
Last recorded115,760 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 BMT
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,206cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 115,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 115,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 111,273 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 102,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,810 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Mar 2021 100,653 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 97,117 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,307 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,636 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,572 miles

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,075 miles

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,397 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,708 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 73,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,252 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 67,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,913 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 59,977 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

underside of vehicle rusty

wipers blades poor

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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K20 BMT is a 1996 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 107,491 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 K20 BMT, 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 30 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K20 BMT is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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