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V259 ELF

1999 Honda Shuttle

Gold Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,691 mi
Last recorded149,691 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Shuttle98,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 ELF
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 149,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 May 2015 149,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

mil light on

Pass 1 May 2014 142,998 miles

General underbody corrosion

inner sill's corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 140,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 140,760 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 130,939 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 130,939 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 116,326 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 116,326 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 108,099 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2009 108,099 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,470 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s front sidewall

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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V259 ELF 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 V259 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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V259 ELF is a 1999 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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