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A18 NSX

1992 Honda Nsx

Silver Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,420 mi
Last recorded124,420 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda Nsx77,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 124,420 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 123,308 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fouling on engine sump (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fouling subframe

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc heatshield missing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 47,307 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 46,920 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high interior adjuster ineffective (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high interior adjuster in effective (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS warning indicator missing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 119,190 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 115,660 miles

N/S/F wiper blade would benefit from being replaced.

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

O/S/F h/lamp cowling needs to be secured better.

O/S/F headlamp aim is just within limits(on the high side)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 115,374 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 109,572 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,038 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 99,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Honda Nsx?

Based on 8,302 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 191
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 61
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 46
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A18 NSX is a 1992 Honda Nsx in Silver with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 77,340 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 Nsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 191 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 NSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Nsx typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Honda Nsx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 NSX is a 1992 Honda Nsx, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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