Honda Nsr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Nsr car check
Is the Honda Nsr reliable? We analysed 1,804 real MOT tests across 380 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Nsr is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and drive chain excessively loose. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Nsr.
Honda Nsr Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Nsr. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Nsr MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Nsr to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Nsr Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Nsr fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Nsr Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Nsr owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Nsr MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Nsr year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 53 | 84.9% | 11,934 | 14,385 | 20,834 |
| 2004 | 76 | 67.1% | 18,651 | 24,142 | 29,827 |
| 2003 | 129 | 76.7% | 8,688 | 14,925 | 22,288 |
| 2002 | 183 | 68.9% | 11,672 | 19,575 | 27,653 |
| 2001 | 144 | 67.4% | 8,204 | 19,464 | 31,107 |
| 2000 | 93 | 74.2% | 13,326 | 17,317 | 25,842 |
| 1999 | 104 | 67.3% | 10,774 | 23,338 | 31,682 |
| 1998 | 55 | 58.2% | 14,981 | 19,646 | 24,466 |
| 1995 | 68 | 82.4% | 22,372 | 25,041 | 41,865 |
| 1994 | 122 | 83.6% | 14,312 | 17,478 | 21,400 |
| 1993 | 71 | 84.5% | 17,313 | 24,151 | 26,775 |
| 1992 | 74 | 85.1% | 13,995 | 17,796 | 21,454 |
| 1990 | 65 | 87.7% | 14,309 | 18,688 | 20,940 |
How Long Does a Honda Nsr Last?
Based on 380 Honda Nsr vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Nsr Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Nsr 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 Nsr
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.7% MOT pass rate from 65 tests
58.2% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Nsr is 1990, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.7% across 65 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 58.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Nsr Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Nsr THIS CAR | 78.8% | 1,804 | 17,901 mi | 36 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 |
| Seat Leon Ecomotive SE Tech TDI | 90% | 713 | 89,092 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Nsr sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda NsrShould you buy a used Honda Nsr?
The Honda Nsr has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.8% across 1,804 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 Nsr are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (48 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (41), and drive chain excessively loose (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 Nsr owner drives around 630 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 Nsr models stay on UK roads for around 36 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.