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V253 OBD

1999 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,193 mi
Last recorded109,193 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda S200073,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 OBD
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 109,193 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both inner and outer sills badly rusty

both rear outer wings badly rusty

chassis badly rusty under car

Fail 20 Dec 2016 109,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front b/hoses slightly insecure

both inner and outer sills badly rusty

both rear outer wings badly rusty

chassis badly rusty under car

o/s washer poor

Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,110 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

stone chips in screen

surface corrosion both outer sills

surface corrosion inner sills and floor pans

surface corrosion offside front chassis rails in engine bay area

surface corrosion offside rear inner arch and within 30cm of upper spring mounting

Fail 26 Nov 2015 107,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

stone chips in screen

surface corrosion both outer sills

surface corrosion inner sills and floor pans

surface corrosion offside front chassis rails in engine bay area

surface corrosion offside rear inner arch and within 30cm of upper spring mounting

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,569 miles

battery tray is loose

child seat fitted to nearside seat

front bumper is detatched in places

slight leak from both rear silencer joints

stone chips in screen

surface corrosion offside front chassis rail and front sills/floors

Fail 11 Nov 2014 103,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

battery tray is loose

child seat fitted to nearside seat

front bumper is detatched in places

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

slight leak from both rear silencer joints

stone chips in screen

surface corrosion offside front chassis rail and front sills/floors

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery tray slightly loose

neasride rear wheel arch rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2013 98,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery tray slightly loose

neasride rear wheel arch rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,183 miles

Both rear arches corroded.

Front bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Washer pump weak.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,387 miles

All of the front braided brake hose mountings are deteriorated.

Both rear arches rusty.

Damage to NSF of car.

Exhaust manifold has hole in.

Front number plate slightly insecure.

NSF door handle slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Washers weak.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,864 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 80,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,144 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 72,144 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2008 65,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,263 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 49,466 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

tracking req

Fail 17 May 2007 49,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn inside edge

tracking req

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,325 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 40,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake disc and hose are differant to offside

small exhaust gas leak from joints

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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V253 OBD is a 1999 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 V253 OBD, 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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V253 OBD is a 1999 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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