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R272 TET

1997 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,337 mi
Last recorded91,337 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 TET
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 91,337 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,777 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 90,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,909 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,283 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 85,283 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,099 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2006 69,994 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,994 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2005 60,811 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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R272 TET is a 1997 Honda Legend in Silver 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 R272 TET, 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 R272 TET registered?

R272 TET is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R272 TET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 TET shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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