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R291 KGC

1997 Honda Shuttle

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,943 mi
Last recorded160,943 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 KGC
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2019 160,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jan 2019 160,495 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 158,209 miles

slight exhaust blow first box

Fail 7 Nov 2017 158,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight exhaust blow first box

Pass 27 Oct 2016 152,902 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 152,901 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure Bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 146,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 141,768 miles

o/s front outer cv gaiter inner clip loose

Fail 4 Nov 2014 141,768 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front outer cv gaiter inner clip loose

Pass 18 Nov 2013 135,532 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 129,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 121,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 112,870 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 98,850 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 94,845 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 86,291 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 77,728 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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R291 KGC is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R291 KGC, 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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R291 KGC is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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