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R93 MCF

1997 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,862 mi
Last recorded137,862 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 MCF
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 137,862 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished within the tread

Fail 7 Aug 2015 137,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished within the tread

Pass 20 Aug 2014 124,732 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 124,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,731 miles

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

O/S/R bumper slight damage

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 113,722 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S/R bumper slight damage

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 104,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,930 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 100,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,658 miles

nsr seat belt removed at time of test

only just met required rear brake imbalance requirements

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,594 miles

ABS PUMP NOISEY LIGHT NOT ON AT TIME OFF TEST

Fail 10 Jun 2009 88,594 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

ABS PUMP NOISEY LIGHT NOT ON AT TIME OFF TEST

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,538 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 56,168 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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R93 MCF is a 1997 Honda Legend in Purple 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 R93 MCF, 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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R93 MCF is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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