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R15 KAE

1997 Honda Nsx

Green Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,083 mi
Last recorded100,083 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Nsx61,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 KAE
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,083 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,311 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,253 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,145 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 27 Jul 2016 91,794 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link worn

Offside Front anti roll bar link worn

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2016 91,948 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link worn

Offside Front anti roll bar link worn

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,751 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 88,373 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 94,995 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,773 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 82,773 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,022 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,561 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hanbrake light stays on

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,639 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,149 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,272 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,091 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 46,314 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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R15 KAE is a 1997 Honda Nsx in Green with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R15 KAE, 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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R15 KAE is a 1997 Honda Nsx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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