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R37 RWL

1997 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,165 mi
Last recorded210,165 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 RWL
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 210,165 miles

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

Oil leak

rear heat shield insecure on silencer.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 210,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear heat shield insecure on silencer.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 199,058 miles

CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 17 Jul 2014 199,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 5 Aug 2013 181,668 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 2 Aug 2013 181,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 170,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management warning light staying on

rer tyres worn low inner tread

Pass 23 Jun 2011 160,670 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 151,055 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 151,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 139,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 132,161 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 132,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 122,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 113,398 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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R37 RWL 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 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 R37 RWL, 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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R37 RWL is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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