Honda NH80 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda NH80 car check
Is the Honda NH80 reliable? We analysed 1,569 real MOT tests across 342 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda NH80 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda NH80.
Honda NH80 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda NH80. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda NH80 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda NH80 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda NH80 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda NH80 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda NH80 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda NH80 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda NH80 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda NH80 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 155 | 82.6% | 1,920 | 4,306 | 6,503 |
| 1995 | 91 | 75.8% | 3,860 | 5,988 | 7,500 |
| 1994 | 90 | 80.0% | 2,620 | 5,614 | 6,956 |
| 1993 | 130 | 79.2% | 1,346 | 2,952 | 6,798 |
| 1992 | 97 | 79.4% | 2,030 | 5,000 | 7,419 |
| 1991 | 109 | 78.9% | 3,104 | 6,045 | 7,964 |
| 1990 | 101 | 82.2% | 1,733 | 3,037 | 5,895 |
| 1989 | 134 | 79.9% | 1,462 | 4,472 | 6,924 |
| 1988 | 154 | 85.7% | 3,164 | 4,638 | 7,399 |
| 1987 | 74 | 75.7% | 2,408 | 4,348 | 6,941 |
| 1986 | 58 | 81.0% | 2,411 | 5,996 | 8,900 |
| 1985 | 80 | 85.0% | 6,168 | 7,598 | 8,861 |
| 1984 | 84 | 84.5% | 2,711 | 6,576 | 7,760 |
| 1983 | 78 | 85.9% | 1,785 | 3,577 | 6,260 |
| 1982 | 51 | 72.5% | 2,844 | 3,641 | 7,082 |
How Long Does a Honda NH80 Last?
Based on 342 Honda NH80 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda NH80 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda NH80 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda NH80
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.9% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
72.5% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda NH80 is 1983, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.9% across 78 tests. The 1982 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda NH80 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda NH80 THIS CAR | 81.1% | 1,569 | 4,819 mi | 44 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Harley-davidson Flhtc | 90.1% | 1,751 | 28,904 mi | 41 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda NH80 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda NH80Should you buy a used Honda NH80?
The Honda NH80 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.1% across 1,569 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda NH80 are shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (44 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (27), and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (25). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda NH80 owner drives around 250 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda NH80 models stay on UK roads for around 44 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.