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N5 XSN

1995 Honda Nsx

Purple Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,179 mi
Last recorded138,179 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda Nsx69,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 XSN
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 138,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 134,918 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 132,430 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 128,834 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 123,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 115,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,613 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 86,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 78,200 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust slighty corroded

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f bottom ball jiont has slight play

oil dampness to engine and gearbox

slight play to n/s/f tack control arm

Fail 20 Aug 2010 78,200 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust slighty corroded

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f bottom ball jiont has slight play

oil dampness to engine and gearbox

slight play to n/s/f tack control arm

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,545 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,545 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,896 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 60,249 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,643 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 3,155 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 33,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N5 XSN is a 1995 Honda Nsx in Purple with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 69,660 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 N5 XSN, 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 31 years old, this Honda Nsx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N5 XSN registered?

N5 XSN is a 1995 Honda Nsx, first registered on 2 November 1995.

Is N5 XSN safe to buy?

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