MOT reliability
Honda N
34 vehicles · 142 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Honda N vehicles and 142 completed MOT tests, the Honda N has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 70,099 miles.
34
Vehicles
142
MOT tests
2,349
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda N problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda N MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes17%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure2%
Honda N pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 83% |
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 57% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 12 | 100% |
| 12 | 13 | 85% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (34)
Most common Honda N MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda N MOT tests:
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
Honda N pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 102,303 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 8,080 |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 39,599 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 84,774 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 141,660 |
| 2014 | 9 | 27 | 81% | 77,580 |
| 2013 | 5 | 13 | 92% | 88,703 |
| 2012 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 91,727 |
| 2011 | 1 | 20 | 75% | 171,692 |
| 2006 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 57,061 |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 81,297 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 17,051 |
| 1982 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 39,618 |
| 1981 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 50,668 |
| 1980 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 16,843 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,601 |
| 1973 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 40,229 |
| 1972 | 2 | 19 | 84% | 34,910 |
Honda N reliability FAQ
Across 34 Honda N vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda N MOT issues are:
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f); Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).
The typical Honda N in our data has covered around
70,099 miles.
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