Honda Civic Shuttle I 4WD (1989)
1989 Honda Civic Shuttle I 4WD
CarHunch is tracking 112 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle I 4WD vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 112 petrol Civic Shuttles tested failed their MOT on first attempt—a stark 0% pass rate against the UK average of 80%—suggesting these 1989 models are fundamentally unfit for the road in their current condition. No dangerous defects were recorded, which is the only bright spot, but the complete absence of any passes indicates systematic issues rather than isolated problems.
With no mileage data available and a median CarHunch score of just 50, these vehicles are essentially at the end of their serviceable life; the universal failure rate tells you that buying one would require serious mechanical investment before it could legally be driven. Unless you're an experienced restorer with time and money to spare, this generation Civic Shuttle should be avoided.
We have 112 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle I 4WD vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle I 4WD
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Honda Civic Shuttle I 4WD
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 111 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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