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V229 ELF

1999 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,408 mi
Last recorded112,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Shuttle98,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 ELF
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 112,408 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,626 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 105,626 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,408 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 96,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,019 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 86,084 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 79,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,442 miles

nearside wipewr blade is split

rear number plate is stasrting to delamilnate

Fail 26 Oct 2007 71,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside wipewr blade is split

rear number plate is stasrting to delamilnate

Pass 13 Oct 2006 66,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 55,205 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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V229 ELF is a 1999 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 V229 ELF, 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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What year was V229 ELF registered?

V229 ELF is a 1999 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V229 ELF safe to buy?

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