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R420 UKJ

1997 Honda Shuttle

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

228,272 mi
Last recorded228,272 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 UKJ
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 228,272 miles

engine oil leak.

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight uneven wear nearside rear tyre.

steering pump drive belt deteriorating.

windscreen lightly scratched.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 228,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak.

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight uneven wear nearside rear tyre.

steering pump drive belt deteriorating.

windscreen lightly scratched.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 224,552 miles

'oil leak

all rear brake pipes have some corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Jan 2013 22,455 miles

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

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

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

'oil leak

all rear brake pipes have some corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Feb 2012 222,290 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip deteriorating.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen scratched,centre and n/s.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 222,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip deteriorating.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen scratched,centre and n/s.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 218,815 miles

N/s wiper blade mechanism worn.

O/s/f tyre inner edge wearing off.

Windscreen scratched centre and n/s.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 218,815 miles

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

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

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

N/s wiper blade mechanism worn.

O/s/f tyre inner edge wearing off.

Windscreen scratched centre and n/s.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 207,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 206,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 197,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 187,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 178,712 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 178,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 170,696 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 170,696 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills covered in plastic trims taken as good.

front to rear steel brake pipes covered in plastic trims taken as good.

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes.

wiper blades split but clear screen.

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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R420 UKJ is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R420 UKJ, 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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R420 UKJ is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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