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R3 NSX

1997 Honda Nsx

Purple Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

156,966 mi
Last recorded156,966 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Nsx61,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 156,966 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 153,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 151,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 148,983 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 146,141 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 144,428 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 143,641 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 140,650 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 134,770 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 125,948 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 120,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,562 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 106,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 98,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,485 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 83,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,998 miles

water leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 66,233 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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R3 NSX is a 1997 Honda Nsx in Purple with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R3 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 R3 NSX registered?

R3 NSX is a 1997 Honda Nsx, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R3 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 NSX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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