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R324 VLW

1997 Honda Shuttle

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,503 mi
Last recorded146,503 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,503 miles

front exhaust slight blow

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 30 Mar 2017 146,503 miles

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

front exhaust slight blow

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Apr 2016 142,350 miles

brake pipes under floor plastic covers

front exhaust pipe slight blow

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 26 Mar 2015 139,820 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 26 Mar 2015 139,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 1 Apr 2014 136,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills plasic covers

Pass 1 Apr 2014 136,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s and o/s outer sills plasic covers

Pass 2 Apr 2013 132,172 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 30 Mar 2012 128,662 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 27 Mar 2012 128,662 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 124,675 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 124,675 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 114,434 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 108,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 91,717 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 91,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 83,494 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 83,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.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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R324 VLW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R324 VLW, 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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R324 VLW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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