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MOT reliability

Honda Nc31

15 vehicles · 172 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15 Honda Nc31 vehicles and 172 completed MOT tests, the Honda Nc31 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,899 miles.

15
Vehicles
172
MOT tests
1,505
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Nc31 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Nc31 MOT tests:

  • Other64%
  • Brakes21%
  • Steering11%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Lamps & electrical7%

Honda Nc31 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
61100%
7367%
85100%
91369%
109100%
111182%
121275%
13978%
141173%
15786%
16683%
17786%
18978%
19862%
201070%

Fuel types: Petrol (15)

Most common Honda Nc31 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Nc31 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
  3. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
  4. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (4 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  11. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  12. Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  14. Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  15. Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)

Honda Nc31 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2001 1 9 44% 44,153
2000 1 10 90%
1998 4 46 87% 55,066
1997 6 85 79% 43,460
1996 2 20 65% 64,776
1991 1 2 50% 37,416

Honda Nc31 reliability FAQ

Across 15 Honda Nc31 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Nc31 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).

The typical Honda Nc31 in our data has covered around 49,899 miles.

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