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P843 BUT

1997 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 BUT
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016
Pass 23 Jun 2015

front pads getting low

offside rear tyre edged and cracking

rear exhaust couling loose

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015

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

front pads getting low

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

offside rear tyre edged and cracking

rear exhaust couling loose

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Offside rear tyre perishing and edged

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Drivers washer inop

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Offside rear tyre perishing and edged

Slight engine oil leak

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Pass 12 Jun 2013

exhaust joints corroding to excess

hi level brake light inop

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2013

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hi level brake light inop

exhaust joints corroding to excess

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 139,280 miles

Both front tyres low and edged

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 139,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres low and edged

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 134,335 miles

Exhaust flanges corroding away

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

Front discs slightly worn

Front tyres slighly edged

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 129,035 miles

All exhaust fittings and flanges corroded away

Fail 3 Jun 2010 129,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

All exhaust fittings and flanges corroded away

Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,913 miles

Exhaust system corroding in places

Pass 29 May 2008 115,965 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

wiperblades splitting and nearside washer jet low pressure

Pass 31 May 2007 109,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 103,208 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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P843 BUT is a 1997 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P843 BUT, 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 P843 BUT registered?

P843 BUT is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P843 BUT safe to buy?

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