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T53 MLF

1999 Honda Shuttle

Blue Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,246 mi
Last recorded172,246 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Shuttle98,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 MLF
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 172,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 165,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 165,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 121,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 161,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 153,837 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 21 Jul 2010 147,563 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 138,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 138,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 127,119 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 127,119 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 121,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

very slight drag on off side rear brake when turned by hand

Pass 21 Mar 2006 109,849 miles

both rear brake disc/s corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2006 109,849 miles

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

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

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

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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T53 MLF is a 1999 Honda Shuttle in Blue with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,386 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 T53 MLF, 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 27 years old, this Honda Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T53 MLF is a 1999 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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