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Y979 RMO

2001 Honda Legend

Green Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,661 mi
Last recorded100,661 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 RMO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,661 miles

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

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

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

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,277 miles

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

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)

Offside rear shock absorber insert slighly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 84,002 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 83,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,811 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 75,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,645 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 64,514 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 55,193 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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Y979 RMO is a 2001 Honda Legend in Green with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y979 RMO, 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 Y979 RMO registered?

Y979 RMO is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y979 RMO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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