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R973 KHP

1997 Honda Shuttle

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,181 mi
Last recorded140,181 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 KHP
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 140,181 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 139,110 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 135,823 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiters splitting /perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 133,381 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 131,300 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 131,300 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 130,585 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 129,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 127,903 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear suspension radius arm mounting bushs partly split / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 127,903 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer c/v gaiters split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear suspension radius arm mounting bushs partly split / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 126,998 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 126,998 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slow to operate and low in performance (partly siezed ) (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades smear ripped blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,234 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms and links. no excessive play at present (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions high. reduced after fuel cleaner added

Fail 18 Sep 2017 125,234 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms and links. no excessive play at present (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions high. reduced after fuel cleaner added

Pass 21 Sep 2016 123,340 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,238 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 122,238 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 118,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,463 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 110,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 106,633 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,875 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 102,875 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,701 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,284 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R973 KHP is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R973 KHP, 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 R973 KHP registered?

R973 KHP is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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