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R953 ENW

1997 Honda Shuttle

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,018 mi
Last recorded114,018 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 ENW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 114,018 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak around engine

srs light on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 114,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak around engine

srs light on

Pass 26 May 2010 103,756 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both trailing arm bushes slightly perished

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

Fail 24 May 2010 103,745 miles

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

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 99,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 97,029 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 97,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 94,683 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 94,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust heatsheild loose rattleing

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 87,172 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 87,171 miles

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

Nearside 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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R953 ENW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R953 ENW, 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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R953 ENW is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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