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R585 WVW

1997 Honda Legend

Green Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

170,512 mi
Last recorded170,512 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 WVW
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2011 170,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 166,826 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 163,581 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 163,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 May 2007 163,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 159,699 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 159,663 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R585 WVW is a 1997 Honda Legend in Green with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R585 WVW, 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 R585 WVW registered?

R585 WVW is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R585 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 WVW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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