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NSX 178A

1997 Honda Nsx

Black Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,506 mi
Last recorded56,506 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Nsx61,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSX 178A
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 56,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 56,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 56,449 miles

Slight free play in nearside and offside steering rack inner arms

Pass 5 May 2018 56,426 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack (play on arms)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack (play on arms)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,420 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack (play on arms)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack (play on arms)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,378 miles

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,317 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,128 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,076 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 53,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 53,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,082 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,080 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play to steering rack on offside

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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NSX 178A is a 1997 Honda Nsx in Black with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 NSX 178A, 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.

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What year was NSX 178A registered?

NSX 178A is a 1997 Honda Nsx, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is NSX 178A safe to buy?

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