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R7 RVC

1997 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,059 mi
Last recorded46,059 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 RVC
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,059 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,524 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,253 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

both front tyres perrished

Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,411 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 35,255 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,255 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 29,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 13,964 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 13,964 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 9,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,411 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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R7 RVC is a 1997 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R7 RVC, 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 R7 RVC registered?

R7 RVC is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R7 RVC safe to buy?

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