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RV02 HNR

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,013 mi
Last recorded120,013 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 HNR
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 120,013 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 120,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 119,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,602 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,012 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken o/s/r silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,576 miles

Both Sides Inner sills , jacking points & Undersides general surface corrosion.

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 111,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight weep. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside of rear crossmember rusted through but not within prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 111,763 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside rear brake pipe behind fuel tank leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight weep. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside of rear crossmember rusted through but not within prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,728 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 107,424 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,810 miles

Air conditioning condenser in poor condition.

Radiator in poor condition.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,605 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 97,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,593 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 87,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,976 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on mvery inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,122 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,213 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight inbalance on rear brakes and handbrake

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,511 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,283 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 50,283 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,916 miles

boyh front tyres worn more on the outer edges...

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,240 miles

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)

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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RV02 HNR is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV02 HNR, 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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RV02 HNR is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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