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L444 AFC

1997 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,987 mi
Last recorded104,987 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 AFC
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 104,987 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2012 94,200 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 89,048 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,048 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,311 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,622 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,552 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 72,027 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 68,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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L444 AFC is a 1997 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 102,054 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 L444 AFC, 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 29 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L444 AFC registered?

L444 AFC is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is L444 AFC safe to buy?

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