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P23 OPA

2002 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,980 mi
Last recorded69,980 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Legend87,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 OPA
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,290 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 58,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 47,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 43,415 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 37,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,184 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 32,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,353 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 23,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,948 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on tread

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2017 19,571 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,937 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 16,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 13,552 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 13,552 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,982 miles

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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P23 OPA is a 2002 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 87,269 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 P23 OPA, 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 24 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P23 OPA registered?

P23 OPA is a 2002 Honda Legend, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is P23 OPA safe to buy?

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