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N489 FWC

1996 Honda Shuttle

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,697 mi
Last recorded133,697 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda Shuttle116,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 FWC
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 133,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 129,417 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 129,417 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 124,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 124,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 120,622 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 120,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N489 FWC is a 1996 Honda Shuttle in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N489 FWC, 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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What year was N489 FWC registered?

N489 FWC is a 1996 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N489 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 FWC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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