1998 Honda Shuttle 2.3L Petrol · S512 BGT

The vehicle is currently not in a roadworthy state based on the available records. The most recent MOT test on 27 September 2023 resulted in a failure, and there are no subsequent passes to indicate the car has been returned to a legal driving standard. This creates a significant gap in the compliance history, as the vehicle has lacked a valid certificate for nearly three years relative to the current date of 25 July 2026. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 28 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,234 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between October 2021 at 87,519 miles and October 2022 at 101,203 miles, where the car covered over 13,000 miles in a single year. However, the odometer remained static at 118,548 miles between the 2023 failure and the present day, suggesting the vehicle has been stationary for a prolonged period. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection for deterioration caused by long term standing. While the MOT history is unusually clean with no specific defects listed during the 2021 and 2022 passes, the lack of recorded advisories is atypical for a vehicle of this vintage. Potential buyers should specifically check for seized brake calipers, perished tyre sidewalls, and corrosion on the chassis and suspension mounting points. The absence of detailed failure data for the 2022 and 2023 tests is a red flag. It is uncommon for a vehicle to fail an MOT without a recorded defect. This suggests the failures may have been due to the vehicle not being presented or failing on a fundamental requirement. A full mechanical audit of the engine seals and fuel system is necessary to ensure the car is viable after its extended period of inactivity.