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J18 HLT

2008 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,937 mi
Last recorded71,937 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 HLT
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,937 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 68,626 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 63,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 55,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc blued

Fail 31 May 2023 55,630 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc blued

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,865 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriated

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,476 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,477 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 51,476 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,311 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,403 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,973 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,355 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 1 Mar 2011 12,846 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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J18 HLT is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 J18 HLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J18 HLT registered?

J18 HLT is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is J18 HLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 HLT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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