MOT reliability

Honda Nc 21

Q: Is the Honda Nc 21 reliable?

Across 3 Honda Nc 21 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Nc 21?

The typical Honda Nc 21 in our data has covered around 42,229 miles.

3 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed

67%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Honda Nc 21 vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Honda Nc 21 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,229 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

773

Avg miles / year

1.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Nc 21 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Nc 21 MOT tests:

Other80%
Steering22%
Brakes5%
Body & structure2%

Honda Nc 21 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
11	1	100%
12	1	100%
13	1	100%
15	2	50%
16	4	50%
17	4	50%
18	1	100%
19	2	100%
20	3	67%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Honda Nc 21 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Nc 21 MOT tests:

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) (1 times)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)

Honda Nc 21 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1997	1	12	67%	37,226
1995	2	12	67%	44,730

Honda Nc 21 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Honda Nc 21 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Nc 21 MOT issues are: Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).

The typical Honda Nc 21 in our data has covered around 42,229 miles.

Compare the Honda Nc 21

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