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P63 RCW

1996 Honda Legend

Grey Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,185 mi
Last recorded139,185 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 RCW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 139,185 miles

air con pump and drive belt missing

both rear anti roll bar link rods, slight play in joints

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on n/s/r inner suspension turrett

light corrosion on exhaust inc rear joint

light corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

light corrosion on suspension in general

parking brake would benefit from adjustment

rear shockers, wear in lower bushes

slight wear on drivers seat belt

wipers worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 134,752 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate broken

Pass 9 Mar 2009 126,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 126,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 117,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 108,730 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 108,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 99,357 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 99,357 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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P63 RCW is a 1996 Honda Legend in Grey with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 107,491 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 P63 RCW, 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 30 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P63 RCW registered?

P63 RCW is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P63 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P63 RCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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