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P920 VTG

1996 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,234 mi
Last recorded144,234 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 VTG
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 144,234 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 142,979 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 142,157 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 141,053 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 140,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 140,185 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 138,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 136,222 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 134,570 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 134,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,942 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 129,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake binding BORH (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 125,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,932 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 121,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 118,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

o/sr and n/sf brakes binding

Pass 2 Aug 2011 113,305 miles

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

rear number plate weathered

Pass 21 Jul 2010 109,583 miles

baby seat fitted to offside rear

Fail 21 Jul 2010 109,583 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

baby seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 30 Jul 2009 106,319 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 105,212 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 102,494 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 102,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

air-con belt missing

Pass 26 May 2006 98,809 miles

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

nearside rear bumber and air con belt missing

spare tyre defective

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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P920 VTG is a 1996 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P920 VTG, 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 P920 VTG?

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What year was P920 VTG registered?

P920 VTG is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P920 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 VTG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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