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JIG 2980

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,320 mi
Last recorded100,320 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2980
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 100,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 99,830 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,621 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 99,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 98,316 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 98,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,865 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 96,852 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,578 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,783 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,480 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,614 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,472 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/r brake pads low

n/s/r brake showing signs of binding

Fail 4 Nov 2013 67,472 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/r brake pads low

n/s/r brake showing signs of binding

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,176 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 60,176 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,031 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,529 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,668 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,599 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 29,375 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2008 23,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,591 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,919 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 14,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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JIG 2980 is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 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 JIG 2980, 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 24 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 JIG 2980 registered?

JIG 2980 is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is JIG 2980 safe to buy?

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