MOT reliability

Honda Nc21

Q: Is the Honda Nc21 reliable?

Across 10 Honda Nc21 vehicles in our MOT data, 66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Nc21?

The typical Honda Nc21 in our data has covered around 39,719 miles.

10 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed

66%

MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Honda Nc21 vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Honda Nc21 has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,719 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

1,235

Avg miles / year

1.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Nc21 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Nc21 MOT tests:

Other80%
Steering11%
Brakes9%
Body & structure6%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Identification & plates3%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Lamps & electrical1%

Honda Nc21 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
7	3	67%
9	2	100%
10	1	100%
11	1	100%
13	3	67%
14	2	50%
15	2	50%
16	5	60%
17	2	50%
18	3	67%
20	5	60%

Fuel types: Petrol (10)

Most common Honda Nc21 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Nc21 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Front Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) (1 times)
Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (1 times)

Honda Nc21 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	2	3	67%	33,832
1997	2	6	83%	43,871
1995	1	13	62%	46,928
1993	1	2	50%	69,236
1992	1	2	50%	34,398
1991	1	2	50%	36,252
1989	1	17	71%	42,717
1986	1	2	50%	16,405

Honda Nc21 reliability FAQ

Across 10 Honda Nc21 vehicles in our MOT data, 66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Nc21 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).

The typical Honda Nc21 in our data has covered around 39,719 miles.

Compare the Honda Nc21

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