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F947 TLN

1989 Honda Civic Shuttle

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

149,185 mi
Last recorded149,185 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle96,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF947 TLN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Shuttle
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 149,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 May 2025 147,794 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 147,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 146,057 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 144,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 May 2022 142,104 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2022 142,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2021 139,539 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 137,961 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 137,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 135,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 135,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 134,177 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 134,100 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 129,955 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 129,955 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing cut through (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 125,567 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2016 125,567 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 120,946 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 May 2015 120,913 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 12 May 2014 116,127 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 116,127 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 111,076 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 106,096 miles

Corrosion in offside rear wheel arch.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 106,096 miles

Corrosion in offside rear wheel arch.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 99,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,843 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 91,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,040 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,040 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,355 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 71,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,609 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Shuttle?

Based on 10,499 MOT tests across 1,880 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
3,095
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 782
constant velocity joint gaiter split 683
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 626
Stop lamp not working 440
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F947 TLN is a 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 96,963 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 Civic Shuttle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F947 TLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Honda Civic Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F947 TLN is a 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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