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K543 BBM

1993 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

219,329 mi
Last recorded219,329 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Honda Legend121,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK543 BBM
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 219,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 219,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 218,537 miles

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

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

Nearside rear body has slight corrosion.

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

Rear exhaust box outer layer is deteriorated.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 217,256 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 217,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 215,250 miles

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

Nearside rear body pannel is corroded but there are no projecting sharp edges.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 214,979 miles

Nearside rear body has slight corrosion.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 214,949 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 214,877 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front inner c v gaiter split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 211,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 207,176 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 207,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 200,864 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 200,707 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 195,878 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 195,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 189,667 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

wiper blades split

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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K543 BBM is a 1993 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1993 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 121,810 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 K543 BBM, 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 33 years old, this Honda Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K543 BBM is a 1993 Honda Legend, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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