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R193 ULW

1997 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,966 mi
Last recorded100,966 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside park brake slight lag in operation

both front tyres worn on outer edge and offside front cracking

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,790 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 93,790 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 172,640 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front number plate damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 164,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 155,907 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 155,905 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 146,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 140,681 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 134,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2011 134,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 129,060 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 125,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 114,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 109,450 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 109,450 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 95,977 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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R193 ULW is a 1997 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R193 ULW, 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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R193 ULW is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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