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R785 GBU

1998 Honda Shuttle

Silver Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,728 mi
Last recorded203,728 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 GBU
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 203,728 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r outer wheel arch bubbling with corrosion .

Pass 22 Jun 2016 192,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 183,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 183,534 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 173,529 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 162,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 162,007 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 152,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 152,549 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 142,250 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 141,440 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

chip in windscreen

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

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)

all suspension bushes perished and split

knocking noise from steering reqs ivestigation

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 133,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 126,030 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 117,110 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 116,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 107,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

front anti-roll bar outer link bushes pereshed

front brake balance slightly out

windscreen wiperblade scratch marks

Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,782 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 95,782 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R785 GBU is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Silver with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R785 GBU, 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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R785 GBU is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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