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NSX 18P

1996 Honda Nsx

Green Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,536 mi
Last recorded94,536 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Nsx74,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSX 18P
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 94,536 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2025 89,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 88,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Foremost flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 88,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Foremost flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 87,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

washer jets poor

Pass 25 May 2021 87,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 87,599 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 87,409 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 87,233 miles

Spare tyre defective perishing

Fail 29 May 2018 87,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective perishing

Pass 30 May 2017 87,172 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 86,501 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,434 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 85,732 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 85,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,877 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 84,877 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,250 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 83,196 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,938 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 80,938 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 77,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 70,199 miles

o/s h/brake low

runout o/s/f brake

sillcovers fitted

slight play n/s/f balljoint

slight play o/s/f balljoint

Fail 9 Nov 2005 70,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

covers fitted over the outer sills

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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NSX 18P is a 1996 Honda Nsx in Green with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NSX 18P, 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.

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What year was NSX 18P registered?

NSX 18P is a 1996 Honda Nsx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is NSX 18P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSX 18P shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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