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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
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
general under body corrosion
suspension components corroded front and rear
underbody corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRON & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
UNDER BODY CORROSION
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front and rear suspension components corroded
under body corrosion
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
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
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
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
BOTH rear tyres cracked
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
BOTH rear tyres cracked
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)
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)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
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)
front number plate cracked
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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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R31 VLW is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R31 VLW safe to buy?
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