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R23 VDB

1997 Honda Shuttle

Green Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,396 mi
Last recorded149,396 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 VDB
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 149,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 149,396 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 142,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 142,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 136,990 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 136,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 130,462 miles

most of the vehicles brake pipes are corroded

nearside track rod slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 120,586 miles

front numberplate slightly damaged

under vehicle oil sprayed unbele to check shock absorbers or brake pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2007 117,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 112,836 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 112,836 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R23 VDB is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Green with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R23 VDB, 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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R23 VDB is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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