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K649 XEL

1998 Honda Nsx

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,700 mi
Last recorded106,700 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Nsx70,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK649 XEL
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 106,700 miles

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

nearside outer CV joint leaking grease

Pass 10 Apr 2025 105,782 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 105,782 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,716 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,189 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 104,780 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 104,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,366 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front washer jet not working, enough fluid is still provided to clear screen

Fail 31 Mar 2017 104,364 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front washer jet not working, enough fluid is still provided to clear screen

Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,854 miles

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 3 Mar 2015 103,228 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,347 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

offside inner driveshaft gaiter slightly leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,354 miles

oil leak from around the rear bank and sump.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 91,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 90,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 89,470 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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K649 XEL is a 1998 Honda Nsx in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K649 XEL, 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.

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What year was K649 XEL registered?

K649 XEL is a 1998 Honda Nsx, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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