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R78 XGV

1997 Honda Shuttle

Purple Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,362 mi
Last recorded104,362 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 XGV
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 104,362 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 104,362 miles

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 97,642 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 92,449 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 88,035 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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R78 XGV is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Purple with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R78 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

R78 XGV is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R78 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 XGV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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