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R626 WLC

1998 Honda Shuttle

Silver Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 WLC
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,204 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 97,683 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 80,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 75,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,093 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 68,093 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,237 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 66,237 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,009 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 63,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,764 miles

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

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

front number plate marked and cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 51,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,557 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 47,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,630 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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R626 WLC is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Silver with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 105,182 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 R626 WLC, 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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What year was R626 WLC registered?

R626 WLC is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R626 WLC safe to buy?

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