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R156 HGH

1997 Honda Shuttle

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,520 mi
Last recorded98,520 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 HGH
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,520 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber mounts perished/splitting. System still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

General steering & suspension component corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer edges corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer edges corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,442 miles

All steering & suspension components showing heavy surface corrosion

Full inspection of all braking components obscured through road wheels

Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,212 miles

Full inspection of all brake components obscured through road wheels

Most steering & suspension components are showing heavy surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2022 98,190 miles

All suspension & steering components corroded.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in nearside inner rack joint. ()

Fail 10 Jun 2022 98,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension & steering components corroded.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in nearside inner rack joint. ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,025 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 98,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Steering & suspension components show general age and corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2020 97,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear ( strong advisory ) tyre heavily deteriorated & cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking & deteriorating

Steering & suspension components show general age and corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,691 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 97,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 96,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,923 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 95,923 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,141 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 94,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,705 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition

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

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

Offside rear outer tyre side wall in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2014 93,705 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Offside rear outer tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,158 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,289 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2011 86,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,831 miles

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

Offside rear seat latch in poor condition

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 84,831 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside rear seat latch in poor condition

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,332 miles

Front registration plate has slight cracking. Rear registration plate discoloured.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight leakage from o/s track rod end gaiter.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,272 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,310 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,184 miles

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

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

Slight cracking of front tyres at sidewalls. NOTE rear seats not fitted at time of test.

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

How Reliable is the Honda Shuttle?

Based on 52,792 MOT tests across 4,745 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,883
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,745
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,787
position lamp(s) not working 2,053
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,849
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,441
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 1,265
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R156 HGH is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1997 Honda Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 110,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Shuttle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R156 HGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R156 HGH is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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