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R11 NSX

1997 Honda Nsx

Green Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

101,767 mi
Last recorded101,767 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Nsx61,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 101,767 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,888 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,687 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,725 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,850 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,808 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,376 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,756 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,987 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,462 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 93,459 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,730 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,485 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,446 miles

Spare tyre defective

evidence of o/s and n/s front tyres fouling inner wheel arch but not fouling at time of testing with lock to lock on turn plates

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,281 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 64,144 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,248 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)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 60,055 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 58,825 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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R11 NSX is a 1997 Honda Nsx in Green with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R11 NSX, 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 R11 NSX registered?

R11 NSX is a 1997 Honda Nsx, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R11 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 NSX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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