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R440 AFU

1997 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,377 mi
Last recorded136,377 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 AFU
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 136,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 118,122 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 103,292 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 103,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 87,697 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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R440 AFU is a 1997 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R440 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R440 AFU?

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What year was R440 AFU registered?

R440 AFU is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R440 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 AFU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R440 AFU have outstanding finance?

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