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P388 NOX

1997 Honda Nsx

Purple Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,060 mi
Last recorded93,060 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Nsx61,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 NOX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 93,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,938 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 90,857 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,764 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,765 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,695 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 85,695 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 80,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 75,034 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,893 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 63,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,586 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pin hole in n/s/r c.v boot

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,449 miles

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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P388 NOX is a 1997 Honda Nsx in Purple with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P388 NOX, 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 P388 NOX registered?

P388 NOX is a 1997 Honda Nsx, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P388 NOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 NOX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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