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N500 NSX

1996 Honda Nsx

Red Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,554 mi
Last recorded137,554 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Nsx74,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 137,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 137,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 136,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that goes into hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber external casing corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 134,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 131,415 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 131,370 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 122,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,544 miles

Central Rear Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2017 119,538 miles

Central Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,797 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,137 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 113,492 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 105,783 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 105,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 105,387 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,012 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 104,498 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 103,624 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,594 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 100,889 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 95,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N500 NSX is a 1996 Honda Nsx in Red with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 74,219 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 N500 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 30 years old, this Honda Nsx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N500 NSX registered?

N500 NSX is a 1996 Honda Nsx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N500 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 NSX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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