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N5 XTS

1997 Honda Nsx

Yellow Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Nsx61,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 XTS
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,768 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,113 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 80,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,841 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 71,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,475 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 64,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 63,775 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 63,771 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)

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

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

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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N5 XTS is a 1997 Honda Nsx in Yellow with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 61,702 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 N5 XTS, 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 29 years old, this Honda Nsx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N5 XTS registered?

N5 XTS is a 1997 Honda Nsx, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is N5 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 XTS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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