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K579 SLK

1993 Honda Legend

Green Petrol 3206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,523 mi
Last recorded187,523 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Honda Legend121,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK579 SLK
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,206cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2012 187,523 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

nearside and offside front brake hoses look twisted they may be ok but get them checked

Pass 13 Dec 2011 182,480 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 173,702 miles

Exhaust heat sheild is in secure under car

Horn switch appears to have poor contact with terminals. requires attention

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 162,392 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 162,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes binding slightly

rear pads getting worn

Pass 15 Dec 2008 154,704 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 154,702 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 154,167 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2006 152,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

grease near side front wheel

oil leak

slight play in near side rear suspension

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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K579 SLK is a 1993 Honda Legend in Green with a 3,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K579 SLK, 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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What year was K579 SLK registered?

K579 SLK is a 1993 Honda Legend, first registered on 11 May 1993.

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