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R987 DCX

1998 Honda Shuttle

Silver Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,424 mi
Last recorded98,424 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 DCX
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,424 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 98,332 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,465 miles

BODY DAMAGE WITH DEEP DENTS AROUND.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 93,465 miles

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

2X REAR NUMBER PLATE BULBS NOT WORKING

BODY DAMAGE WITH DEEP DENTS AROUND.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,626 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 91,626 miles

Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 89,382 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 89,382 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 87,635 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 85,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2008 83,410 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brakes

Fail 7 Sep 2007 80,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 80,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 78,241 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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R987 DCX is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Silver with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R987 DCX, 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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What year was R987 DCX registered?

R987 DCX is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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