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R981 ABA

1997 Honda Shuttle

Green Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 ABA
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,736 miles

rad leaking , offside rear tyre perished,

Fail 28 Mar 2009 81,657 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rad leaking , offside rear tyre perished,

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,575 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 75,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,923 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 69,923 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,845 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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R981 ABA is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Green with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R981 ABA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R981 ABA registered?

R981 ABA is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R981 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 ABA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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