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RN02 VRL

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,815 mi
Last recorded98,815 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 VRL
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 98,815 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 29 May 2012 94,004 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 94,004 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,112 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Fail 31 May 2011 89,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded!!

Fail 20 Jul 2010 81,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded!!

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,272 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,324 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge-advise tracking check/adjust

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,855 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges + slightly perrished and cracked between tread

Pass 4 Aug 2005 37,015 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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RN02 VRL is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRL, 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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RN02 VRL is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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