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C4 NSX

1991 Honda Nsx

Red Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,534 mi
Last recorded48,534 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda Nsx70,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 48,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 48,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 48,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 47,627 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 47,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white (4.5.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2010 95,761 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2009 94,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,291 miles

front no plate delaminating slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2008 92,291 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front no plate delaminating slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2007 88,122 miles

n/s rear tyre on approx 1.6mm minimum limit

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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C4 NSX is a 1991 Honda Nsx in Red with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 70,272 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 C4 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 35 years old, this Honda Nsx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 NSX registered?

C4 NSX is a 1991 Honda Nsx, first registered on 12 February 1991.

Is C4 NSX safe to buy?

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