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N5 XSO

1995 Honda Nsx

Yellow Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,775 mi
Last recorded114,775 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda Nsx69,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 XSO
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 114,775 miles

front registration plate small imported vehicle tricycles, quadricycles and imported vehicles that do not have space for standard sized registration plate can have small registration plates

Fail 13 Feb 2026 114,775 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front registration plate small imported vehicle tricycles, quadricycles and imported vehicles that do not have space for standard sized registration plate can have small registration plates

Pass 27 Feb 2025 112,735 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front registration plate small imported vehicle Tricycles, quadricycles and imported vehicles that do not have the space for standard sized registration plates can have smaller registration plates.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 112,735 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front registration plate small imported vehicle Tricycles, quadricycles and imported vehicles that do not have the space for standard sized registration plates can have smaller registration plates.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 109,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,392 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 105,385 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,576 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 102,252 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 102,061 miles

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

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

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

TCS light came on during test

parking brake just met minimum requirement on 16%

slight oil seepage from sump

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 98,482 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 May 2015 97,122 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 95,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 92,241 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 91,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 89,356 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 83,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2009 83,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 80,482 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,834 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 75,607 miles

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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N5 XSO is a 1995 Honda Nsx in Yellow with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

N5 XSO is a 1995 Honda Nsx, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is N5 XSO safe to buy?

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