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S494 NLN

1998 Honda Shuttle

Blue Petrol 2253cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,009 mi
Last recorded170,009 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 NLN
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,253cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 170,009 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 170,009 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 169,670 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 167,562 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 164,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 161,065 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 157,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 152,677 miles

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

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

both front upper ball joint dust covers deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2017 152,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front upper ball joint dust covers deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2016 148,461 miles

Front no plate has cracks

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 148,431 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front no plate has cracks

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 144,433 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

boot overfilled

front no plate has cracks

n\s\f tyre is wearing outside

Pass 15 Aug 2014 140,262 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 129,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2012 118,618 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 116,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 109,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 104,711 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 104,711 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 99,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2006 92,709 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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S494 NLN is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Blue with a 2,253cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S494 NLN, 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 S494 NLN registered?

S494 NLN is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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