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V490 FLH

1999 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,721 mi
Last recorded129,721 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Shuttle98,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 FLH
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 129,721 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 25 Feb 2016 129,717 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2014 123,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 115,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front mirror missing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 111,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front mirror missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 105,173 miles

slight leak at o/s/f cv boot

Fail 25 Aug 2011 105,173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,910 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 86,526 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 86,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 80,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,326 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 74,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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V490 FLH is a 1999 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V490 FLH, 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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V490 FLH is a 1999 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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