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R283 BAX

1998 Honda Nsx

Purple Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,165 mi
Last recorded148,165 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda Nsx70,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 BAX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 148,165 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 146,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 144,619 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 142,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 137,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 132,017 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 130,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 124,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 115,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 99,807 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 99,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 84,934 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 76,496 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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R283 BAX is a 1998 Honda Nsx in Purple with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 70,849 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 R283 BAX, 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 28 years old, this Honda Nsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R283 BAX registered?

R283 BAX is a 1998 Honda Nsx, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R283 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 BAX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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