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V278 LGT

1999 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,261 mi
Last recorded162,261 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda S200073,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 LGT
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 162,261 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

Fail 27 Nov 2020 162,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

Pass 18 Nov 2019 158,677 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 158,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 154,378 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 150,555 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 148,998 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 148,998 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 145,200 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 142,387 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 142,373 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge very close to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2013 140,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 130,527 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 121,326 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 121,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 110,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,851 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake discs poor

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,291 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 73,595 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,267 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 50,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,940 miles

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

front discs rusty

nearside front suspension arm has been replaced with a second hand unit

offside parkbrake effort lower than nearside

offside rear brake pads look low

Fail 9 Nov 2005 24,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs rusty

offside handbrake effort lower than nearside

offside rear brake pads look low

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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V278 LGT is a 1999 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V278 LGT, 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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V278 LGT is a 1999 Honda S2000, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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