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RGC 847

1995 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

40,889 mi
Last recorded40,889 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda Legend105,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGC 847
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,206cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 40,889 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded @ rear ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded @ rear ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes swollen and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 40,888 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded @ rear ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded @ rear ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes swollen and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 40,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant level low

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel tank ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms bushes swollen and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,808 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 40,808 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 39,710 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 39,708 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,301 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,930 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,985 miles

front and rear hub,suspension assemblies rusty/corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 34,978 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front and rear hub,suspension assemblies rusty/corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,621 miles

front suspension corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,064 miles

drivers window inoperative.

front and rear suspension assemblies rusty and corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

drivers window inoperative.

engine misfiring.

front and rear suspension assemblies rusty and corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,738 miles

signs of corrosion to exhaust

signs of corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,477 miles

handbrake travel

slight corrosion to rear fuel pipe

Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,204 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 24,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

beam patterns to headlamps

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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RGC 847 is a 1995 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1995 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 105,836 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 RGC 847, 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 31 years old, this Honda Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RGC 847 is a 1995 Honda Legend, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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