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V229 FYB

1999 Honda Shuttle

Gold Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,833 mi
Last recorded105,833 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Shuttle98,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 FYB
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,833 miles

centre seat belt in centre row of sests started to fluff slightly

exhaust system coroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2013 105,833 miles

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

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

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

centre seat belt in centre row of sests started to fluff slightly

exhaust system coroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,574 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 99,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside & nearside winscreen slight damaged, less than 10mm circle within & outside "A" zone.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 93,233 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn,front wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

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

Front brake discs are worn.

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 93,233 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn,front wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

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

Front brake discs are worn.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,304 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 71,115 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 71,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 63,830 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2006 57,205 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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V229 FYB is a 1999 Honda Shuttle in Gold with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V229 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

V229 FYB is a 1999 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V229 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V229 FYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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