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R291 ULW

1997 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,667 mi
Last recorded170,667 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 170,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

near-side rear brake disc is corroded on the outer face,no pad contact.

Fail 20 May 2011 170,654 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near-side rear brake disc is corroded on the outer face,no pad contact.

Pass 12 May 2010 165,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes to load sensor slightly corroded (coated with underseal)

restricted view to rear inner brake pads

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 165,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes to load sensor slightly corroded (coated with underseal)

restricted view to rear inner brake pads

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 160,732 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 156,475 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 156,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 15,229 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 15,225 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 146,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 139,650 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 ULW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,156cc 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 R291 ULW, 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 ULW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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