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P740 OCS

1996 Honda Legend

Red Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 OCS
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 137,092 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 114,536 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 107,183 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 100,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 98,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 94,926 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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P740 OCS is a 1996 Honda Legend in Red with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P740 OCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P740 OCS?

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What year was P740 OCS registered?

P740 OCS is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P740 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 OCS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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