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NSX 1Y

1991 Honda Nsx

Red Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,894 mi
Last recorded72,894 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda Nsx70,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSX 1Y
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 69,747 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 66,007 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 66,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,481 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,249 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front Steering rack end has slight play

Pass 11 May 2016 53,136 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Pass 7 May 2015 51,760 miles

Slight play in NSF steering rack end

Slight play in OSF steering rack end

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,707 miles

Slight play in nsf steering rack end

Slight play in osf steering rack end

osf tyre low on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 49,895 miles

Slight play in NSF and OSF steering rack ends

Pass 14 May 2012 48,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 45,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,893 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 43,859 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 42,199 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 42,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 May 2008 38,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2007 34,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,862 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2005 29,069 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,069 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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NSX 1Y is a 1991 Honda Nsx in Red with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 NSX 1Y, 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 NSX 1Y registered?

NSX 1Y is a 1991 Honda Nsx, first registered on 2 May 1991.

Is NSX 1Y safe to buy?

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