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N408 CAV

1996 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,400 mi
Last recorded146,400 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 CAV
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2010 146,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 146,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 141,962 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 141,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 131,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 119,217 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 119,197 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 105,229 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 105,228 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

n/s/f susp. upper joint slightly loose

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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N408 CAV is a 1996 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N408 CAV, 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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What year was N408 CAV registered?

N408 CAV is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N408 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 CAV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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