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HF51 XHP

2001 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,441 mi
Last recorded72,441 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XHP
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,441 miles

Surface corrosion underside vehicle around suspension and brakes

Fail 17 Oct 2024 72,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion underside vehicle around suspension and brakes

Pass 5 May 2023 72,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 5 May 2023 72,377 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,513 miles

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

both headlight lenses misted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 70,513 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

both headlight lenses misted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

o/s/f door rubber adrift

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,389 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 60,729 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,795 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 55,795 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 50,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 49,398 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 48,621 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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HF51 XHP is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,236 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 HF51 XHP, 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 25 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 XHP registered?

HF51 XHP is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is HF51 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 XHP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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