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AE08 SLU

2008 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,934 mi
Last recorded67,934 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SLU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 67,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 66,096 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 64,829 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 64,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - unable to check fully (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - unable to check fully (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,888 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 56,196 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 56,196 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,429 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,209 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 47,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,002 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 37,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,534 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,892 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AE08 SLU is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE08 SLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE08 SLU?

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What year was AE08 SLU registered?

AE08 SLU is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is AE08 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SLU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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