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DIG 6550

1996 Honda Nsx

Purple Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,070 mi
Last recorded133,070 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Nsx74,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 6550
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 133,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 132,717 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 132,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,798 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 130,615 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 129,262 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,766 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 128,055 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 128,055 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 126,700 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 125,104 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 123,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 112,542 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 112,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 104,189 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 104,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,066 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,003 miles

Both front tyres are feathering badly on inside edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,673 miles

Both front tyres are starting to feather on inside edges.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 85,673 miles

Both front tyres are starting to feather on inside edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 79,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 79,672 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)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,979 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 73,977 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)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 68,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 20 Jul 2005 59,811 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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DIG 6550 is a 1996 Honda Nsx in Purple with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DIG 6550, 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 DIG 6550 registered?

DIG 6550 is a 1996 Honda Nsx, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is DIG 6550 safe to buy?

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