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S342 VVG

1998 Honda Shuttle

Black Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,238 mi
Last recorded109,238 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 VVG
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust excessivley corroded

front & rear brake pads not visable

o/s n/s rear lens broken

Fail 13 Jul 2012 109,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust excessivley corroded

front & rear brake pads not visable

o/s n/s rear lens broken

Pass 8 Jul 2011 104,352 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 104,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corosion underneath floor front to rear

slight exhuast leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 103,270 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 103,270 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on discs

corrosion on springs

corrosion underfloor front oto rear

Pass 11 Oct 2008 99,786 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 99,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 99,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 99,696 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 95,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,234 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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S342 VVG is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Black with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S342 VVG, 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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S342 VVG is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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