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P131 VCD

1997 Honda Shuttle

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 VCD
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,738 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 98,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear road springs slightly corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,442 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 96,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 92,399 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 92,399 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,562 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 86,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 81,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 81,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,738 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 75,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,870 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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P131 VCD is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 110,250 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 P131 VCD, 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 29 years old, this Honda Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P131 VCD is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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