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RV51 SWU

2001 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,480 mi
Last recorded190,480 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 SWU
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 190,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

radiator in poor condition

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,inner rear sills,rear subframe,

Fail 27 Mar 2014 190,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

radiator in poor condition

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,inner rear sills,rear subframe,

Pass 10 Apr 2013 186,145 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 186,145 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 167,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 167,703 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 152,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 124,894 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 105,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,965 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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RV51 SWU is a 2001 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RV51 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV51 SWU?

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What year was RV51 SWU registered?

RV51 SWU is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RV51 SWU safe to buy?

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