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MOT reliability

Honda Nb

43 vehicles · 107 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 43 Honda Nb vehicles and 107 completed MOT tests, the Honda Nb has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,757 miles.

43
Vehicles
107
MOT tests
165
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Nb problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Nb MOT tests:

  • Other41%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Brakes8%
  • Steering8%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Identification & plates4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Honda Nb pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
102100%
114100%
122100%
133100%
141100%

Fuel types: Petrol (43)

Most common Honda Nb MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Nb MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  2. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
  3. Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (2 times)
  4. Rear Tyre sidewall cracked, ply or cord cannot be felt, or is not exposed. (2 times)
  5. Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Rear shock (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Brake cable slightly loose (1.1.15 (c)) (2 times)
  7. Exhaust silencer slightly loose loose on engine bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Lower Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Rear cracking on side walls (2 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)

Honda Nb pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2014 2 2 100% 78,261
2012 3 10 100% 88,953
1987 1 6 83% 24,187
1986 16 35 77% 4,466
1985 14 42 79% 4,837
1984 6 11 82% 3,622
1982 1 1 100% 4,645

Honda Nb reliability FAQ

Across 43 Honda Nb vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Nb MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)).

The typical Honda Nb in our data has covered around 14,757 miles.

Compare the Honda Nb

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