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R95 CGS

1997 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,407 mi
Last recorded175,407 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 CGS
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 175,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 164,198 miles

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

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 15 Dec 2015 164,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 12 Dec 2014 152,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror missing

Fail 12 Dec 2014 152,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front sidelights dim

Pass 26 Nov 2013 140,710 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 140,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 129,125 miles

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

rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 116,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2010 106,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,520 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 98,503 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

number plate lights dim

o/s/f tyre soft

Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,872 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 90,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 79,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 79,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,158 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 66,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

advise rear brakes are out of balance slightly o/s rear service brake slow to work.

advise replacement of front and rear registration plates may be misread .incorrecley spaced.

advise slight play in o/s front top suspension arm.

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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R95 CGS 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 61.1%.

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 R95 CGS, 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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R95 CGS is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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