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R21 VTC

2008 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,298 mi
Last recorded84,298 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 VTC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 84,298 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 80,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 76,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 76,356 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,889 miles

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

Nearside wiper smearing

Pass 13 May 2019 63,562 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 63,562 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,275 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 75,275 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,816 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,765 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,030 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 63,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,403 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

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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R21 VTC is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R21 VTC, 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 R21 VTC registered?

R21 VTC is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is R21 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 VTC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R21 VTC have outstanding finance?

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