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R394 OAO

1997 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,792 mi
Last recorded136,792 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 OAO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 136,792 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2007 136,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 126,124 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 126,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 110,306 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R394 OAO is a 1997 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R394 OAO, 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 R394 OAO registered?

R394 OAO is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R394 OAO safe to buy?

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