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P21 OLU

1997 Honda Legend

Green Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,682 mi
Last recorded98,682 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 98,682 miles

underbody general corrosion

Pass 30 May 2025 95,726 miles

engine light on dash - vehicle registered before 2003

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Fail 16 May 2025 95,713 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded centre pipe joining to o/s/r flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has slight wear /cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on dash - vehicle registered before 2003

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 24 May 2024 94,394 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2024 94,389 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 91,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 89,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,913 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 72,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 60,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 58,615 miles

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

chip n/s screen

front brake discs pitting

heat sheild for back ex box loose

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 2 May 2013 58,614 miles

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

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

chip n/s screen

front brake discs pitting

heat sheild for back ex box loose

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,400 miles

front brake discs are becoming pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 58,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs are becoming pitted

front number plate is cracked but is readable and secure

rear brake discs are becoming pitted and scored

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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P21 OLU is a 1997 Honda Legend in Green with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P21 OLU, 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 P21 OLU registered?

P21 OLU is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P21 OLU safe to buy?

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