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RJ51 DFU

2001 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,825 mi
Last recorded121,825 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 DFU
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,825 miles

lower bolts not fitted to tow bar

Fail 22 Jul 2015 121,821 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

lower bolts not fitted to tow bar

Fail 2 Jun 2015 121,035 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear bumper slightly loose

slight bind nearside front brake

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 5 Jun 2014 107,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear bumper slightly loose

slight bind nearside front brake

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,264 miles

SRS light indicates a fault

Fail 22 Jun 2012 90,264 miles

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

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

SRS light indicates a fault

Pass 12 May 2010 90,094 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light on

Pass 26 May 2009 84,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres worn low on edge

powersteering operation slightly rough

Pass 29 May 2008 79,083 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 76,982 miles

slight travel in hand brake

Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,520 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 50,520 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RJ51 DFU is a 2001 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,026 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 RJ51 DFU, 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 25 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ51 DFU registered?

RJ51 DFU is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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