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FE08 VFS

2008 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,178 mi
Last recorded65,178 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 VFS
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 65,178 miles

Front washers poor spray pattern

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

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

Rear tyres age cracking in tread

Pass 1 May 2025 63,685 miles

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

Frt washers poor

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on steering components,suspension arms,struts,hubs and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 61,823 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on steering components, suspension arms ,struts,hubs and brake components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 60,407 miles

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 4 May 2022 58,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 56,509 miles

Front 2 x washer jets blocked but still provides enough washer fluid on windscreen

Nearside Rear body damaged with road wheel slightly stuck out proud

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported through chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

bonnet secondary device inoperative

Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,736 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 51,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 49,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,431 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,056 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,882 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,371 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,729 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 29,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,834 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,918 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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FE08 VFS is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FE08 VFS, 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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FE08 VFS is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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