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FR02 DOG

2008 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,519 mi
Last recorded76,519 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR02 DOG
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 76,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 69,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

washers could be better aimed

Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 54,369 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 54,369 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,396 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 45,396 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,190 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,708 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,311 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,285 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,502 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,463 miles

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,920 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 16,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,499 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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FR02 DOG is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FR02 DOG, 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 FR02 DOG registered?

FR02 DOG is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FR02 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR02 DOG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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