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N727 VLJ

1996 Honda Shuttle

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,700 mi
Last recorded108,700 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Shuttle116,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN727 VLJ
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 108,700 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 108,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,328 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,323 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 90,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 83,360 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 83,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,547 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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N727 VLJ is a 1996 Honda Shuttle in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N727 VLJ, 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 N727 VLJ registered?

N727 VLJ is a 1996 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N727 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N727 VLJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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