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P938 LOY

1996 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,300 mi
Last recorded166,300 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda Legend107,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 LOY
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 166,300 miles

airbag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2009 161,188 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 161,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine slightly smokey

Pass 19 Feb 2008 158,909 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 158,909 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 158,876 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 158,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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P938 LOY is a 1996 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P938 LOY, 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 P938 LOY registered?

P938 LOY is a 1996 Honda Legend, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P938 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P938 LOY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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