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R211 VAK

1997 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,811 mi
Last recorded120,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 VAK
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 118,527 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 118,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 116,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 116,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,456 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 109,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 103,473 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 81,706 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 81,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R211 VAK is a 1997 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R211 VAK, 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 R211 VAK registered?

R211 VAK is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R211 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 VAK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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