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RN02 NTO

2002 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,638 mi
Last recorded70,638 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 NTO
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,638 miles

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

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,340 miles

front and rear suspension components coverd with surface rust

Fail 6 Sep 2024 70,340 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components coverd with surface rust

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,666 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 69,666 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 67,436 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 67,431 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 63,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 59,732 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 59,732 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2017 55,796 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,770 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,763 miles

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 8 May 2014 52,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,279 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,899 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,057 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,153 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,533 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 15,533 miles

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)

rear tyres getting low n/s/r 3.5mm o/s/r 4mm

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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RN02 NTO is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RN02 NTO, 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.

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What year was RN02 NTO registered?

RN02 NTO is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is RN02 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN02 NTO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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