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R496 ULW

1997 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,593 mi
Last recorded181,593 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 181,593 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 181,579 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

emissions test, 1st fast idle (C.O.Carbon Monoxide), and Lambda readings too high.

exhaust centre box corroded/deteriated.

exhaust front and rear joins excessively corroded/deteriated.

headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 174,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mount corroded & insecure

exhaust corroded & slight leak at front

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 167,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust mount broken away from exhaust

centre exhaust silencer heat shield loose

exhaust joints very heavely corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroding

slight play/wear in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play/wear in both rear anti roll bar end link bushes

Fail 19 Sep 2012 167,530 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust mount broken away from exhaust

centre exhaust silencer heat shield loose

exhaust joints very heavely corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroding

slight play/wear in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play/wear in both rear anti roll bar end link bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2011 151,840 miles

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

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

Heatshield loose on front box

Pass 11 Sep 2010 140,935 miles

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

Full sill covers fitted

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 126,859 miles

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

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

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

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

Slight bind in offside rear wheel brake

Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,727 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2007 99,480 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 99,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 91,226 miles

see previous advise sheet

Fail 18 Sep 2006 91,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre inner edge very close to limit of wear

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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R496 ULW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R496 ULW, 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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R496 ULW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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