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S971 BJK

1998 Honda Shuttle

Blue Petrol 2253cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,020 mi
Last recorded154,020 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 BJK
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,253cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 154,020 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 148,109 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 147,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 140,952 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 140,722 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 131,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 118,665 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 118,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 108,581 miles

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

scratches on windscreen from defective wiper

Fail 1 Feb 2006 108,567 miles

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

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

scratches on widscreen from defective wiper

Fail 24 Jan 2006 108,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

1) VEHICLE EMITS SMOKE FROM EXHAUST, CURRENTLY CLEARED AFTER ROAD TEST TO PURGE SYSTEM.

2) O/S/F SCREEN WASHERT JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED AND AIM POOR.

3) ADVISE CATALYST PERFORMANCE POOR.

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES POOR

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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S971 BJK is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Blue with a 2,253cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S971 BJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S971 BJK registered?

S971 BJK is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S971 BJK safe to buy?

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