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P239 KMS

1997 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,593 mi
Last recorded118,593 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 KMS
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 118,593 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 118,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 112,492 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 106,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 106,519 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 91,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 91,497 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 86,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,233 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 80,233 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,286 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 75,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise offside front brake disc slightly distorted

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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P239 KMS is a 1997 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P239 KMS, 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 P239 KMS registered?

P239 KMS is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P239 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 KMS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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