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R388 BLE

1998 Honda Shuttle

Green Petrol 2253cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,070 mi
Last recorded136,070 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 BLE
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,253cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 136,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 129,421 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 129,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 123,346 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 116,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 95,019 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside front and rear doors.

nearside plastic sill cover insecure.

Fail 16 Mar 2007 90,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen on legal limit for zone A

damage to various body panels

exhaust jointing bolts heavily corroded

extensive damage to rear bumper but secure at this time and no sharp edges

rear brake pads over half worn

slight blow in area of exhaust manifold

Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,965 miles

chip in windscreen on legal limit for zone A

damage to various body panels

exhaust jointing bolts heavily corroded

extensive damage to rear bumper but secure at this time and no sharp edges

rear brake pads over half worn

slight blow in area of exhaust manifold

Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,000 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 79,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ DAMAGE TO N/S/F + N/S/R DOORS 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 3/ O/S/R DISCS GETTING RUSTY 4/ REAR BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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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R388 BLE is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Green with a 2,253cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 105,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R388 BLE, 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 28 years old, this Honda Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R388 BLE registered?

R388 BLE is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R388 BLE safe to buy?

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