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N505 CAV

1996 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,122 mi
Last recorded158,122 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 CAV
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 158,122 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 157,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN APPLIED

Pass 24 Mar 2012 134,352 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 115,815 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

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

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

Offside rear door is damaged and does not open.

Fail 23 May 2011 115,815 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

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

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

Offside rear door is damaged and does not open.

Fail 6 May 2011 115,765 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,965 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 88,965 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N505 CAV is a 1996 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N505 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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N505 CAV is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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