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R502 VLW

1997 Honda Shuttle

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,132 mi
Last recorded70,132 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,132 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 70,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,685 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 62,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,436 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 56,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,975 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 53,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,331 miles

NEarside front tyre wall cracking up

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,790 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,524 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 26,777 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 26,774 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R502 VLW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R502 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 R502 VLW registered?

R502 VLW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R502 VLW safe to buy?

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