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R542 BLH

1998 Honda Shuttle

Blue Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,410 mi
Last recorded129,410 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 BLH
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 129,410 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 129,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,564 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 126,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,050 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 119,997 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Damage to rear bumper.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight splitting on brake pedal anti-slip pad.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 110,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 105,611 miles

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

Front wipers slightly deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump drive belt deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,611 miles

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

Front wipers slightly deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump drive belt deteriorated.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,107 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,106 miles

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

N/S undershield missing.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,278 miles

N/S/F Plastic stone shield missing

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

O/S/F Wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 72,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 61,973 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,973 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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R542 BLH is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Blue with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Honda Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 105,182 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R542 BLH, 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 28 years old, this Honda Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R542 BLH is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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