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R455 VLW

1997 Honda Shuttle

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,739 mi
Last recorded160,739 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 160,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to view condition of front or rear brake pads

Pass 18 Nov 2011 148,577 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust catylyst bolts corroded and weak

rear exhaust flange corroded and weak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 12 Nov 2011 148,577 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust catylyst bolts corroded and weak

rear exhaust flange corroded and weak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Nov 2010 137,207 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2010 137,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn .

Exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 124,019 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 124,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

front exhaust lower flange bolts corroded and weak (x4)

front number plate loose

Pass 25 Nov 2008 114,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen scratched by wipers .

Fail 22 Nov 2008 114,000 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen scratched by wipers .

Pass 27 Nov 2007 106,770 miles

grease around offside outer c.v.boot area

strong advise nearside windscreen scoured

Fail 13 Nov 2007 106,656 miles

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

Light scratches windscreen nearside .

Pass 17 Nov 2006 101,130 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 101,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

light markings on front windscreen

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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R455 VLW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R455 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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What year was R455 VLW registered?

R455 VLW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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