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R508 SLU

1997 Honda Shuttle

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,189 mi
Last recorded167,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 SLU
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 167,189 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 67,189 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2014 164,186 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 164,155 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear silencer box and pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 160,950 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 160,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 155,836 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 155,836 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,807 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 48,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 139,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 127,507 miles

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2008 112,772 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 105,026 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 104,798 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 91,693 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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R508 SLU is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R508 SLU, 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 R508 SLU registered?

R508 SLU is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R508 SLU safe to buy?

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