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R97 RMJ

1998 Honda Shuttle

Purple Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,517 mi
Last recorded163,517 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 RMJ
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 163,517 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 1 May 2014 163,033 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 163,032 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 149,483 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 142,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2011 142,408 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 137,668 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 137,668 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 123,433 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 8 Jan 2008 114,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 103,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 92,225 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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R97 RMJ is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Purple with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 105,182 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 R97 RMJ, 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 28 years old, this Honda Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R97 RMJ is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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