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S61 TRL

1998 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2253cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 TRL
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,253cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 84,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 83,716 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 82,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 81,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 79,015 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 77,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,201 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 73,319 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 70,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,162 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,883 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,137 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,602 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,219 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 52,219 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,254 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,844 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,207 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 31,206 miles

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

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

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

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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S61 TRL is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,253cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S61 TRL, 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 S61 TRL registered?

S61 TRL is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S61 TRL safe to buy?

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