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R78 XAG

1997 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,246 mi
Last recorded90,246 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 XAG
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,246 miles

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

Vehicle has a seriously damaged marker

Pass 31 Jan 2006 84,130 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 84,130 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R78 XAG is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R78 XAG, 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 R78 XAG registered?

R78 XAG is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R78 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 XAG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R78 XAG have outstanding finance?

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