MOT reliability
Honda Nt50-h
2,817 vehicles · 139 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,817 Honda Nt50-h vehicles and 139 completed MOT tests, the Honda Nt50-h has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,261 miles.
2,817
Vehicles
139
MOT tests
327
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Nt50-h problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Nt50-h MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Steering14%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Brakes6%
Honda Nt50-h pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 10 | 80% |
| 18 | 12 | 83% |
| 19 | 11 | 82% |
| 20 | 15 | 73% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2,815), Other (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Honda Nt50-h MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Nt50-h MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (9 times)
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (5 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Rear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect. (4 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear tyre shows signs of past fouling on o/s side wall. (3 times)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
Honda Nt50-h pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 7,470 |
| 1993 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 1,974 |
| 1992 | 3 | 11 | 73% | 4,614 |
| 1991 | 7 | 37 | 86% | 4,446 |
| 1990 | 5 | 11 | 82% | 4,199 |
| 1989 | 5 | 19 | 95% | 4,234 |
| 1988 | 3 | 26 | 77% | 6,475 |
| 1987 | 5 | 16 | 75% | 5,105 |
| 1986 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 22,553 |
Honda Nt50-h reliability FAQ
Across 2,817 Honda Nt50-h vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Nt50-h MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4); Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c).
The typical Honda Nt50-h in our data has covered around
5,261 miles.
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