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S985 MLW

1998 Honda Shuttle

Blue Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,684 mi
Last recorded117,684 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Shuttle105,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 MLW
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 117,684 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 111,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 111,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 106,841 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 106,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 100,211 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,769 miles

osf tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2011 92,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

osf tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on inner sills

wear in brake pedal antislip

wear/play in offside steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2010 84,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on inner sills

wear in brake pedal antislip

wear/play in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,297 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise hand brake travel

Fail 24 Feb 2009 75,297 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,355 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,973 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 51,973 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,608 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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S985 MLW is a 1998 Honda Shuttle in Blue with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S985 MLW, 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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S985 MLW is a 1998 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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