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R31 VLW

1997 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to the rear box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch to lower sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper outer wheel arch corroded but not holed

the front and rear suspension components are very corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2023 101,958 miles

suspension components corroded front and rear

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2023

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRON & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 27 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2021

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front brake hose ferrules corroded

underbody suspension corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018

BOTH rear tyres cracked

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,198 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,237 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 1 Aug 2014 60,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,857 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,798 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,984 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,433 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,823 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,138 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,766 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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R31 VLW is a 1997 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R31 VLW, 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 R31 VLW registered?

R31 VLW is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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