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B8 SWJ

2002 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,419 mi
Last recorded101,419 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SWJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,419 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 100,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 100,233 miles

Sills and arches corroded

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 99,568 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear most bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

arch corroded nearside and offside

underbody and sills corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 99,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear most bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

arch corroded nearside and offside

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,680 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 92,277 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,788 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 95,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,600 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 93,595 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine light on

Pass 6 May 2014 92,223 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,549 miles

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

o/s front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front 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 2 May 2012 89,995 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 89,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 86,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding on nearside rear brake

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 8 May 2010 80,596 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 11 May 2009 75,165 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 68,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre inner edge stepped.

Fail 6 May 2008 68,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edge stepped.

Pass 8 May 2007 45,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,080 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 44,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,822 miles

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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B8 SWJ is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 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 B8 SWJ, 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 24 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 SWJ is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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