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Honda Civic Shuttle (1987)

124 real MOT outcomes analysed • 59.8% first-time pass rate

1987 Honda Civic Shuttle

CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 1987 Honda Civic Shuttle. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1987 Honda Civic Shuttle passes its MOT first time only 59.8% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for reliability. Fourteen percent have recorded dangerous defects, a moderate concern but not alarming enough to rule the car out entirely.

These cars are averaging 97,719 miles for their age, which is reasonable, but the real issue is the failure load: each vehicle racks up 1.6 failures and 3.9 advisories per test, signalling that keeping one on the road demands consistent maintenance and cash. Before committing, have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone familiar with ageing Japanese microvans—don't rely on a single MOT pass.

Below average reliability 20.2% below UK average
59.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
93,259
typical mileage
76,507–113,592 middle half
14.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.6
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1987 Honda Civic Shuttle

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.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1987 Honda Civic Shuttle vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

76,507
low mileage
93,259
typical
113,592
high mileage

Half of all 1987 Honda Civic Shuttle vehicles fall between 76,507 and 113,592 miles.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.6
Avg failures per vehicle
3.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Honda Civic Shuttle:

1986 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992