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R198 ULW

1997 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,684 mi
Last recorded152,684 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 152,684 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 145,104 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 145,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low on the inside shoulders of the tread

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on the inside shoulder of the tread

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 137,712 miles

Advise small leak from steering rack

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 137,712 miles

Advise small leak from steering rack

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 128,622 miles

Both sides rear anti roll bar end links have slight wear in lower ball joints

Pass 14 Dec 2009 122,259 miles

Slight wear in both sides rear anti roll bar end links

Pass 24 Dec 2008 112,682 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 112,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 102,099 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 94,320 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 89,568 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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R198 ULW is a 1997 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R198 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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R198 ULW is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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