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V406 ELM

1999 Honda Nsx

Orange Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,623 mi
Last recorded80,623 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Nsx48,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 80,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,858 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 58,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,669 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)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,664 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/F SUSPECT REPAIR

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 55,298 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Battery=Insecure

Both front washers=Weak

Front anti roll bar fixings=Bolt not mated to clamp (secure/no play)

Near side front tyre=Damage to inner and outer sidewalls (no canvas visable)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side rear tyre=Becoming perished (no canvas visable)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 55,292 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2010 52,992 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,550 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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V406 ELM is a 1999 Honda Nsx in Orange with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 48,796 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 V406 ELM, 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 27 years old, this Honda Nsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V406 ELM is a 1999 Honda Nsx, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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