MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate marked
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front number plate marked
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs on limit
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
front number plate marked
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
front number plate marked
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Honda Shuttle?
Based on 52,792 MOT tests across 4,745 vehicles.
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R178 SEL is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R178 SEL, 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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What year was R178 SEL registered?
R178 SEL is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R178 SEL safe to buy?
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