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R979 OHH

1997 Honda Shuttle

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,600 mi
Last recorded155,600 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 OHH
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 155,600 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 155,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing AND O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 152,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 151,365 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 149,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 144,942 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 142,908 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 140,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 140,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 140,445 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 131,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 124,010 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

general corrosion to underbody

n/s/f tyre worn to limits

n/s/r tyre close to tread bar indicaters

o/s/f tyre worn to limits

o/s/r tyre close to tread bar indicaters

Pass 25 Mar 2014 124,010 miles

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

Oil leak

general corrosion to underbody

n/s/f tyre worn to limits

n/s/r tyre close to tread bar indicaters

o/s/f tyre worn to limits

o/s/r tyre close to tread bar indicaters

Pass 21 Mar 2013 117,270 miles

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

Oil leak

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to limits on inner edge

rear number plate slight deteriation

Fail 20 Mar 2013 117,270 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to limits on inner edge

rear number plate slight deteriation

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,874 miles

rear number plate delaminating/

Fail 13 Apr 2011 102,581 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,581 miles

Oil leak

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 9 Apr 2010 96,683 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing seat belt check

Pass 14 Apr 2009 89,959 miles

front tyres worn too limits/

Fail 14 Apr 2009 89,959 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn too limits/

Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,332 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,506 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit,side wall cracked and perished.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,227 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 73,227 miles

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

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

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 OHH is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R979 OHH, 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 OHH registered?

R979 OHH is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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