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R157 DGJ

1997 Honda Shuttle

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,890 mi
Last recorded167,890 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 167,890 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 167,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 157,164 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 157,136 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 146,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,857 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 131,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 117,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,075 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 106,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,424 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,030 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,578 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,869 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 66,862 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,690 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,464 miles

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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R157 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R157 DGJ, 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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R157 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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