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RJ51 FET

2001 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,735 mi
Last recorded157,735 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 FET
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 157,735 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

tape on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2017 155,571 miles

215/55/16 tyres fitted to front axle, 205/55/16 tyre fitted to rear axle

both front tyres and o/s/r close to legal limit

engine covers fitted

engine light lit

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged, readable

o/s/f shock has light misting of oil

oil leak

tape on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 150,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 147,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some of vehicles suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

underbody & suspension components have areas of surface corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2015 147,785 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some of vehicles suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

underbody & suspension components have areas of surface corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2014 145,943 miles

NSF & OSF tyres wearing thin on the edges

OSF upper suspension arm ball joint has play on the borderline advise to be changed

OSR tyre perished and very close to the limit

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

slight corrosion to the under body areas

Pass 8 Apr 2014 145,943 miles

NSF & OSF tyres wearing thin on the edges

OSF upper suspension arm ball joint has play on the borderline advise to be changed

OSR tyre perished and very close to the limit

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

slight corrosion to the under body areas

Pass 12 Apr 2013 143,015 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 142,914 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Mar 2012 136,065 miles

Engine management light on.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 136,065 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 135,982 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

eml light on

underseal

Pass 24 Mar 2011 128,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 128,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 111,861 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 111,855 miles

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,122 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 99,122 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 85,233 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 85,233 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 68,179 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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RJ51 FET is a 2001 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FET, 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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RJ51 FET is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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