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N770 HLK

1996 Honda Nsx

Purple Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Nsx74,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 HLK
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,580 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 109,479 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 109,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,150 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 108,826 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 108,826 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2017 108,735 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,741 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 103,972 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 101,417 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 101,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2013 99,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 88,987 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 85,235 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 80,795 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 76,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 76,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 71,456 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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N770 HLK is a 1996 Honda Nsx in Purple with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N770 HLK, 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 N770 HLK registered?

N770 HLK is a 1996 Honda Nsx, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N770 HLK safe to buy?

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