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N55 NSX

1996 Honda Nsx

Silver Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,153 mi
Last recorded53,153 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Nsx74,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,153 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 52,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 51,528 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,128 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,053 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,917 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,575 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,913 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 13,705 miles

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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N55 NSX is a 1996 Honda Nsx in Silver with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N55 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 N55 NSX registered?

N55 NSX is a 1996 Honda Nsx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N55 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 NSX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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