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R673 MGJ

1997 Honda Shuttle

Purple Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

211,699 mi
Last recorded211,699 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 211,699 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 177,674 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 145,985 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 138,537 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM REPAIRED SUGGEST REPLACEMENT ASAP

Fail 23 Aug 2013 137,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre is perishing on sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2012 131,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 127,744 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 127,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 123,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 116,459 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,338 miles

front numberplate cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2007 105,344 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Fail 21 Aug 2006 97,601 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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 21 Aug 2006 97,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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)

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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R673 MGJ is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Purple with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R673 MGJ, 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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R673 MGJ is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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