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R599 EFG

1997 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 EFG
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010
Fail 5 Jun 2010

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008

milege not displayed

Fail 23 Jun 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

milege not displayed

Pass 3 Jun 2006 104,859 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 104,859 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack has free play on lock to lock.

steering rack top pinion seal slightly leaking.

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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R599 EFG is a 1997 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R599 EFG, 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

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What year was R599 EFG registered?

R599 EFG is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R599 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 EFG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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