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RV08 WGW

2008 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,838 mi
Last recorded112,838 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WGW
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 112,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 112,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 100,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 100,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 92,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 92,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,229 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,364 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,592 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,219 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,784 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 70,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,832 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 66,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to ply on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,175 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,503 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,989 miles

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

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

both/rear/brake/disc/worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,541 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,541 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)

wear / pitting to rear brake discs

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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RV08 WGW is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 40,687 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 RV08 WGW, 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 18 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV08 WGW registered?

RV08 WGW is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RV08 WGW safe to buy?

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