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R749 OJR

1997 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,118 mi
Last recorded158,118 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 OJR
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 158,118 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 158,118 miles

Offside Front Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 152,936 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 152,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 146,346 miles

brake discs showing signs of corrosion

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

windscreen cracked near drivers view

Fail 17 Nov 2009 146,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

brake discs showing signs of wear

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust in poor condition

windscreen cracked near divers view

Pass 17 Nov 2008 139,639 miles

off side rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 133,501 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 133,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 126,301 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 126,260 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 117,339 miles

brakepipes are showing slight corrosion at the ends

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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R749 OJR is a 1997 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R749 OJR, 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 R749 OJR registered?

R749 OJR is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R749 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R749 OJR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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