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R243 ULW

1997 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,952 mi
Last recorded169,952 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 169,952 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 169,947 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 166,348 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 162,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 158,063 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 153,320 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 149,126 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 145,422 miles

conction rear and middle box exhust croded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 138,382 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 138,382 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 130,983 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 124,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 121,538 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 119,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 106,914 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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R243 ULW is a 1997 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R243 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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What year was R243 ULW registered?

R243 ULW is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R243 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 ULW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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