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N539 CAV

1996 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,626 mi
Last recorded168,626 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 CAV
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 168,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system damaged

Rear tyres slightly deteriated

Fail 31 Jul 2012 168,626 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear tyres slightly deteriated

Rear exhaust system damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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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N539 CAV is a 1996 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N539 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 N539 CAV registered?

N539 CAV is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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