1999 Honda Shuttle — MOT failures & pass rate
The 1999 Honda Shuttle passed 73.0% of its 330 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 26.3%, so the 1999 Shuttle sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.2%) and emissions & environmental (14.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp and headlamp aim — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 77 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 36.0% versus 21.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 51.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.2% | 50 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 14.2% | 47 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.3% | 34 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.1% | 30 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.0% | 23 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.4% | 21 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 77 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 28 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 18 |
| 5 | Wipers | 18 |
| 6 | Anti-lock braking system | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 51.5% | 170 |
| 2 | Tyres | 33.0% | 109 |
| 3 | Brakes | 32.7% | 108 |
| 4 | Other defects | 28.2% | 93 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 21.8% | 72 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.0% | 56 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 71 | 21.1% |
| 90-120k | 75 | 25.3% |
| 120-150k | 92 | 26.1% |
| 150k+ | 75 | 36.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 108 | 26.9% |
| 2022 | 79 | 24.1% |
| 2023 | 70 | 31.4% |
| 2024 | 42 | 26.2% |
| 2025 | 31 | 25.8% |
What to check before buying a 1999 Shuttle
On a 1999 Shuttle, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (14.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Suspension (10.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1999 Honda Shuttles pass their MOT?
73.0% of the 330 1999 Honda Shuttle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1999 Honda Shuttle?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.2% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (14.2%).
Does the 1999 Shuttle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.1% in the 60-90k band to 36.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 330 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.