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J16 NSX

1991 Honda Nsx

Red Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,011 mi
Last recorded178,011 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda Nsx70,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 178,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 170,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 168,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 163,763 miles

Nearside inner steering joint very slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2021 159,653 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 156,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 152,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 152,352 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 147,965 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 147,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 May 2016 141,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 137,632 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 134,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 131,510 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 129,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 128,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,925 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 123,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 119,497 miles

both sides front metal brake pipes rusting

rear exhaust silencer mounting rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2006 116,781 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers noisey

slight play in steering rack

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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J16 NSX is a 1991 Honda Nsx in Red with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 70,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J16 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 35 years old, this Honda Nsx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J16 NSX registered?

J16 NSX is a 1991 Honda Nsx, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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