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S288 NLW

1998 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 NLW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine idle speed erratic

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 183,660 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2013 174,530 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 174,530 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 174,383 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rearmost n/s seat belt jammed in upper support

Pass 25 Sep 2012 161,997 miles

exhaust corroded.

ns/r and os/r brake pipes corroded.

ns/r and os/r tyres wearing on edges.

stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 161,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded.

ns/r and os/r brake pipes corroded.

ns/r and os/r tyres wearing on edges.

stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 161,872 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres 2mm on inner edge

considerable corrosion in offside front chassis leg (not meeting fail criteria)

nearside rear tyre 1.6 mm

offside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 146,202 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 134,628 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 134,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2009 126,557 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 126,497 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 118,560 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 118,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 107,770 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 93,564 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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S288 NLW is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S288 NLW, 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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S288 NLW is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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