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R499 ULW

1997 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,876 mi
Last recorded169,876 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 169,876 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 160,009 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 149,641 miles

both rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2014 149,508 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 140,085 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 140,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 133,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 133,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 128,042 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 128,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 117,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 98,259 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 98,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,229 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,773 miles

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

slight binding to offside rear brake

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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R499 ULW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R499 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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R499 ULW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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