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P947 NLO

1997 Honda Legend

Green Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,139 mi
Last recorded136,139 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 NLO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 136,139 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 136,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 121,877 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 121,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 105,679 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 105,679 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 97,047 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 97,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 90,546 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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P947 NLO is a 1997 Honda Legend in Green with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P947 NLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P947 NLO registered?

P947 NLO is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P947 NLO safe to buy?

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