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P524 NLP

1997 Honda Legend

Grey Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,645 mi
Last recorded161,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 161,645 miles

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust corroded and thin in places

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming unbonded

nearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Fail 18 Jan 2018 161,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust corroded and thin in places

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming unbonded

nearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

offside front tyre worn very badly on the inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jan 2017 150,558 miles

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes are becoming unbonded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 150,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes are becoming unbonded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 141,016 miles

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush becoming worn

offside rear shockabsorber lower bush in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2015 134,410 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 129,402 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear shocker absorber bush becoming unbonded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 129,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear shocker absorber bush becoming unbonded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 119,593 miles

slight wear in the nearside front lower ball joint and dust cover perished

Pass 19 Oct 2011 106,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 95,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 85,695 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,896 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 59,868 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre outer side wall worn

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge just passed mot test

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,868 miles

n/s front tyre outer side wall worn

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge just passed mot test

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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P524 NLP is a 1997 Honda Legend in Grey 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 P524 NLP, 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 P524 NLP registered?

P524 NLP is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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