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R501 UBT

1997 Honda Shuttle

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 UBT
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,280 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 87,280 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,108 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,396 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,395 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 77,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,038 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 74,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,377 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 70,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,422 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre slightly cut in tread pattern

Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,032 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 61,028 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 57,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 52,327 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 52,327 miles

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

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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R501 UBT is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R501 UBT, 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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R501 UBT is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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