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V280 MGC

1999 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,176 mi
Last recorded121,176 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda S200073,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 MGC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 121,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,484 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 115,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,397 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,625 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,696 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,678 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,326 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 80,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 69,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes squeal

Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,897 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,565 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,705 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 55,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,450 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,527 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 43,527 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,047 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 44,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,523 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 38,393 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 38,393 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V280 MGC is a 1999 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V280 MGC, 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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What year was V280 MGC registered?

V280 MGC is a 1999 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V280 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V280 MGC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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