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RJ51 VMR

2001 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,239 mi
Last recorded59,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 VMR
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 59,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 57,442 miles

Front Heavy corrosion around both front jacking points

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 57,097 miles

Front Both nearside & offside jacking points are corroded

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,754 miles

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

Front Inner Both nearside & offside jacking points are very corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 55,754 miles

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

Front Inner Both nearside & offside jacking points are very corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,067 miles

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

Front Both nearside & offside jacking points are heavily corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 55,067 miles

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

Front Both nearside & offside jacking points are heavily corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,388 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 52,388 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,876 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 48,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 44,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 41,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,550 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 39,546 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,177 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 37,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,842 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 33,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,916 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,430 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,780 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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RJ51 VMR is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,236 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 RJ51 VMR, 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 25 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ51 VMR registered?

RJ51 VMR is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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