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R252 ULW

1997 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,017 mi
Last recorded98,017 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,017 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,422 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 95,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,147 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 88,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 86,011 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 81,227 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2005 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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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R252 ULW is a 1997 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R252 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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How do I check the history of R252 ULW?

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What year was R252 ULW registered?

R252 ULW is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R252 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 ULW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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