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N243 JLC

1996 Honda Shuttle

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

172,804 mi
Last recorded172,804 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Shuttle116,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 JLC
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2011 172,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 168,205 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

boot floor arae covered with carpet

both rear seats in centre loose on fittings but secure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cv gaiter slightly loose on joint n/s/f

flakey corrosion on floor areas and chassies and inner sills

plastic covering arches and sills

rear back plates holed and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight wheel bind on rear wheels

Fail 6 Jan 2011 167,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear brake disc slight pitting

rear view mirror missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 156,489 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers unable to check

rear subframe corroded & rear springs

Fail 18 Jan 2010 156,349 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

plastic sill covers unable to check

rear subframe corroded & rear springs

Pass 27 Jan 2009 144,440 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 144,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 133,589 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 123,680 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 123,680 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 111,778 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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N243 JLC is a 1996 Honda Shuttle in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Honda Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 116,392 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 N243 JLC, 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 30 years old, this Honda Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N243 JLC is a 1996 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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