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R490 UKM

1997 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,394 mi
Last recorded45,394 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 UKM
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 45,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,915 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 44,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front and NSR tyres have deep perish cracks, cords/ply not visable

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,068 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,125 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,885 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 40,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust heat shield rattles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 39,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,018 miles

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

v rated tyres on rear h rated on the front

Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,077 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 31,073 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,553 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 25,728 miles

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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R490 UKM is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R490 UKM, 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 R490 UKM registered?

R490 UKM is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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