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R53 EGH

1997 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,265 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 102,255 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,953 miles

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

exhaust flanges corroded

front anti roll bar outer bushes starting to split

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 83,951 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,951 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,714 miles

nearside rear selt belt checked best as possible wrapped around dog guard

Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear selt belt checked best as possible wrapped around dog guard

Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,007 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,507 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 62,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,026 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 59,026 miles

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

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

front engine/gearbox mount deteriorating

offrside wiper blade rubber split at ends

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,323 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 55,323 miles

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

osf cv gaitor perished + cracked

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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R53 EGH is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R53 EGH, 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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R53 EGH is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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