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RV02 BUF

2002 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,518 mi
Last recorded133,518 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Honda Legend87,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 BUF
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 133,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 132,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 132,496 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 129,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,251 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 119,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 112,795 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 112,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 103,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,935 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 58,791 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 58,791 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,238 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 46,238 miles

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

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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RV02 BUF is a 2002 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RV02 BUF, 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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RV02 BUF is a 2002 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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