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4 NSX

1998 Honda Nsx

Black Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,749 mi
Last recorded78,749 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Nsx70,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,749 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 78,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,336 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 77,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear ball joint securing device missing presenter advised thread lock used

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,900 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2016 65,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,304 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 63,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,326 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 61,310 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 58,530 miles

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter has slight seepage of grease

Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,049 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 55,040 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 51,390 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2009 51,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2008 47,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,833 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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4 NSX is a 1998 Honda Nsx in Black with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 70,849 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 4 NSX, 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 28 years old, this Honda Nsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4 NSX registered?

4 NSX is a 1998 Honda Nsx, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is 4 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 NSX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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