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S540 MLU

1998 Honda Shuttle

Blue Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,482 mi
Last recorded90,482 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 MLU
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,482 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 90,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,698 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 69,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offide rear seat belt not checked due to child seat present

offside rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,639 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,639 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,774 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,820 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,072 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,694 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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S540 MLU is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Blue with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S540 MLU, 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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S540 MLU is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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