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P605 NLP

1997 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

play in both inner rack joints

secondary bonnet catch tight

Fail 7 Oct 2015

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

play in both inner rack joints

secondary bonnet catch tight

Pass 3 Oct 2013

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2012

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 77,228 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 77,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,172 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 73,172 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 64,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,488 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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P605 NLP is a 1997 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P605 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 P605 NLP registered?

P605 NLP is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P605 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 NLP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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