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R700 SSO

2007 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,726 mi
Last recorded71,726 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda S200044,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 SSO
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 71,726 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 71,144 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 71,143 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,839 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,581 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,302 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,298 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,339 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 58,339 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,119 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 57,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,732 miles

Both front lower arm compliance bushes split/ perished

Front brake calliper sliders (rubber gaiters) perishing

Nearside front sidelight bulb intermittant

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 51,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,115 miles

Offside front tyre getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 46,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,803 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 22,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R700 SSO is a 2007 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 44,818 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 R700 SSO, 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 19 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R700 SSO registered?

R700 SSO is a 2007 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is R700 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 SSO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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