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R979 NKX

1997 Honda Shuttle

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,743 mi
Last recorded160,743 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 NKX
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2021 160,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and worn on edges 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both side inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2020 160,738 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 160,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 160,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 160,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 160,724 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 156,247 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 150,741 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 145,431 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 145,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 139,034 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 113,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 131,875 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 129,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 122,464 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 114,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 107,530 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 97,373 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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R979 NKX is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R979 NKX, 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 R979 NKX registered?

R979 NKX is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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