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R907 VEV

1997 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 VEV
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2018 125,133 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 128,114 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 128,114 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 122,425 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (n/s (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 122,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (n/s (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 120,405 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 120,405 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 116,116 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 112,789 miles

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

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

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

uneven tread wear on inner edges of o/s & n/s rear tyres

Fail 20 Aug 2013 112,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

uneven tread wear on inner edges of o/s & n/s rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2012 108,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,035 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 102,031 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 97,178 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,879 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,525 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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R907 VEV is a 1997 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R907 VEV, 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 R907 VEV registered?

R907 VEV is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R907 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R907 VEV shows 18 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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