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R209 WWO

1997 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,386 mi
Last recorded149,386 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 WWO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 149,386 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 149,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 143,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 143,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 137,178 miles

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

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

o\s\r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 129,906 miles

Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded and will soon need replcing

Nearside and offside upper rear suspension arms have slight play in the inner bushes

Nearside front lower ball joint has play and will soon need replacing probobly before next MOT

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Slight oil leak from sump

Fail 29 Sep 2009 129,856 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 114,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 111,449 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 111,449 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 102,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 102,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 89,546 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 89,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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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R209 WWO is a 1997 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R209 WWO, 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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R209 WWO is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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