MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Oil leak
front exhaust catylyst bolts corroded and weak
rear exhaust flange corroded and weak
rear number plate starting to delaminate
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
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust badly corroded
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.
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen scratched by wipers .
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 .
grease around offside outer c.v.boot area
strong advise nearside windscreen scoured
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Light scratches windscreen nearside .
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R455 VLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R455 VLW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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