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RK52 VGP

2002 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,021 mi
Last recorded154,021 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda Legend87,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 VGP
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 154,021 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

under body covered in under-seal

Pass 12 Aug 2022 152,036 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 152,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 146,126 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 146,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2020 129,060 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2019 117,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 105,878 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 91,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 9 May 2016 83,247 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked on side walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 73,740 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,425 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,796 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 48,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,995 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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RK52 VGP is a 2002 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 87,269 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 RK52 VGP, 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 24 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK52 VGP is a 2002 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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