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R297 MTF

1997 Honda Shuttle

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,970 mi
Last recorded103,970 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 103,970 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All 4 boots splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,721 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,510 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 103,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 103,409 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 103,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,386 miles

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 103,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 103,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,273 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All 4 (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 103,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All 4 (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,238 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,452 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 102,452 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,874 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,442 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 91,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,793 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 85,793 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition. rear o/s tyre low tread. rear o/s shock damp.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,460 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 82,460 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,421 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,299 miles

n/s wiper torn. n/s hand brake lower reading.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,637 miles

rear o/s tyre close to limit.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 56,412 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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R297 MTF is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R297 MTF, 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 R297 MTF registered?

R297 MTF is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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