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CAT 81N

2000 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,858 mi
Last recorded130,858 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAT 81N
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 130,858 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 130,853 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 127,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 126,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 123,501 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,650 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 122,650 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough heavy (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 108,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,689 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 17 Apr 2014 90,265 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 90,265 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamp wash did not operate during the test

nearside sill damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,067 miles

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside front tyre wearing uneven and worn to min limit,replacement recommended

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,808 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,442 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,193 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 44,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,627 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 32,619 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CAT 81N is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2000 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 74,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAT 81N, 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 26 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAT 81N registered?

CAT 81N is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is CAT 81N safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAT 81N shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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