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P281 TMW

1997 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,907 mi
Last recorded107,907 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 TMW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 107,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,539 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,005 miles

Leak from power steering.

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Slight bind at O/S/R brake.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,089 miles

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight power steering leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,421 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R Brake is binding slightly.

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

Oil leak from steering rack.

Oil leak under engine.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 93,607 miles

N/S/F Tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak from under engine.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off-side front tyre bald on very inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 86,770 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 82,807 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 82,807 miles

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

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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P281 TMW is a 1997 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P281 TMW, 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 P281 TMW registered?

P281 TMW is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P281 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 TMW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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