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V188 JKL

1999 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,399 mi
Last recorded145,399 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda S200073,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 JKL
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 145,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 144,963 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 144,260 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 144,043 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 144,019 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 140,203 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 122,951 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 122,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,844 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,561 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,955 miles

engine rattles on start up

Fail 28 Sep 2011 83,955 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine rattles on start up

rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2010 72,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,324 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,299 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,178 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,549 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V188 JKL is a 1999 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 73,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V188 JKL, 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 27 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V188 JKL is a 1999 Honda S2000, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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