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R95 MCF

1997 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,213 mi
Last recorded104,213 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Legend102,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 104,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 100,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,152 miles

Both Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.

Engine Mis-fire.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,535 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front wishbone slight play.

Offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,183 miles

Moderate corrosion to nearside rear lower wheel arch lip/sill, partially covered by plastic sill cover

Wipers starting to split

Fail 2 Sep 2015 80,181 miles

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

Moderate corrosion to nearside rear lower wheel arch lip/sill, partially covered by plastic sill cover

Wipers starting to split

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,182 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front upper suspension arm ball joints and inner bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,513 miles

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

Rust NSR wheel arch not within perscribed area at present

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,318 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,569 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,999 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 65,999 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,354 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,558 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 58,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,142 miles

O/S/R & N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

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 MCF is a 1997 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R95 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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What year was R95 MCF registered?

R95 MCF is a 1997 Honda Legend, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R95 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R95 MCF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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