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PN08 CEC

2008 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,118 mi
Last recorded138,118 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 CEC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 138,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 138,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 133,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,426 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 128,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,295 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 116,964 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 116,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 109,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,035 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 101,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,728 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 76,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,506 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 48,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,502 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 40,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,828 miles

Both front tyre treads cracked no cords exsposed and wearing on edges

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,665 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,600 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,454 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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PN08 CEC is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PN08 CEC, 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 PN08 CEC registered?

PN08 CEC is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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