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P896 WGS

1997 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 WGS
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,081 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 74,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre/back box exhaust join deteriorated

rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,480 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,480 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,742 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 65,113 miles

All brakes slightly binding .

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,431 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind

rear brake pads 70% worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 May 2007 55,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear brake pads 60% worn

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside front tyre tread 4mm

Pass 24 May 2007 55,046 miles

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

front & rear brake pads 60% worn

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside front tyre tread 4mm

Fail 20 May 2006 49,186 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 49,186 miles

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

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

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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P896 WGS is a 1997 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 102,054 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P896 WGS, 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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P896 WGS is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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