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1998 AW

2008 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,392 mi
Last recorded32,392 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1998 AW
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 32,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension components corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2024 32,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 32,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 32,274 miles

all steering , suspension and braking components show corrosion

n/s/f tyre shows cracking in treads

Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,211 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Oct 2022 31,211 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Heavy surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 31,175 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion to all front/rear suspension

Fail 25 Oct 2021 31,173 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion to all front/rear suspension

Pass 27 Oct 2020 30,499 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 27,879 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 26,047 miles

Both front head light lenses aged

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2017 26,047 miles

Both front head light lenses aged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,828 miles

Rear tyres aged/cracking in tread

brake hoses aged

exhaust aged

steering and suspension general age

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,530 miles

both rear tyres show perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2014 18,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres show perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,605 miles

STRONG ADVISE both front tyres show heavy cracking in treads

Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,844 miles

both front tyres show perishing / cracking in treads

Fail 1 Jul 2011 11,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres show perishing / slight cracking in treads

Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,269 miles

both front tyres show perishing / slight cracking in treads

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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1998 AW is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 40,687 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1998 AW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1998 AW registered?

1998 AW is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is 1998 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1998 AW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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