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N494 YKV

1996 Honda Legend

Grey Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,299 mi
Last recorded114,299 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 YKV
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 114,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear lower shockabsorber bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 107,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorating

both rear control arm bushes slightly corroded

exaust system slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 100,470 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 100,470 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 93,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,633 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2006 76,709 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,709 miles

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

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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N494 YKV is a 1996 Honda Legend in Grey with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N494 YKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N494 YKV?

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What year was N494 YKV registered?

N494 YKV is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N494 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N494 YKV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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