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R553 ULW

1997 Honda Shuttle

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,687 mi
Last recorded115,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,687 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 115,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 106,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 101,435 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 101,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,100 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 89,454 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 72,860 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 62,808 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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R553 ULW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R553 ULW, 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 R553 ULW registered?

R553 ULW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R553 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 ULW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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