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P208 AYJ

1996 Honda Nsx

Red Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,920 mi
Last recorded65,920 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Nsx74,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 AYJ
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 65,920 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 64,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 64,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,034 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 63,779 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 63,773 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 62,739 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 62,142 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 61,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 61,095 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 25 Aug 2011 60,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,052 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,744 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 57,744 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,012 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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P208 AYJ is a 1996 Honda Nsx in Red with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P208 AYJ, 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 P208 AYJ registered?

P208 AYJ is a 1996 Honda Nsx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P208 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 AYJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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