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S56 VAR

1998 Honda Shuttle

Blue Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,143 mi
Last recorded163,143 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 VAR
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 163,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & central (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 162,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 155,710 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 155,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 146,646 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 146,588 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s lower hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 135,660 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 135,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2013 117,864 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 117,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,189 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,602 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 96,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 84,950 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,067 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 70,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,883 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,499 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 54,744 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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S56 VAR is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Blue with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S56 VAR, 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 S56 VAR registered?

S56 VAR is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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