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R81 TLF

1997 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,600 mi
Last recorded127,600 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2014 127,600 miles

Frnt windscreen has a damage but outside the driver's view.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 127,600 miles

Frnt windscreen has a damage but outside the driver's view.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 115,127 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight binding n/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Jul 2013 115,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight binding n/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,512 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 100,512 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,537 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,159 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,748 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads ; advice wheels to be removed

Unable to fully inspect outer sills ; covers fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2008 50,732 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads ; advice wheels to be removed

Unable to fully inspect outer sills ; covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,590 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,354 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 44,474 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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R81 TLF 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 66.7%.

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 R81 TLF, 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 R81 TLF registered?

R81 TLF is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R81 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 TLF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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