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S959 FBW

1998 Honda Shuttle

Purple Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,376 mi
Last recorded142,376 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 FBW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 142,376 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 142,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 138,263 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 130,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust baffles loose

Fail 19 Jul 2011 130,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust baffles loose

Pass 22 Jul 2010 121,059 miles

anti roll bar link bushes perished

Fail 22 Jul 2010 121,059 miles

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

anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 27 Jul 2009 111,334 miles

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

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

exhaust system coroded

slight detioration rear number plate

Fail 28 Jul 2008 103,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 103,163 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 84,939 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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S959 FBW is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Purple with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S959 FBW, 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 S959 FBW registered?

S959 FBW is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S959 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S959 FBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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