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RN51 FKM

2001 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,250 mi
Last recorded129,250 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FKM
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2022 129,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel lines coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Foggy/Cloudy - Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF Sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR Sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSF Sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSR Sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

OSR wheel arch corroded

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe/arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe/arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2022 129,248 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel lines coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Foggy/Cloudy - Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF Sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR Sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSF Sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSR Sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

OSR wheel arch corroded

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe/arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe/arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,501 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 119,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 114,236 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 114,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre wering low on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre wering low on inner edge

Rear brake disc corroded and in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,390 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 96,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,586 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar link plastic locators braking up

O/S/F anti roll bar link plastic locators braking up

Small stone chips to windshield

Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,154 miles

multiple chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 57,794 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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RN51 FKM is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RN51 FKM, 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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RN51 FKM is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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