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V454 FYB

1999 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,549 mi
Last recorded116,549 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda S200073,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 FYB
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 116,549 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 109,654 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 109,654 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 109,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 104,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all brakes slightly binding

Fail 4 Aug 2009 104,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Oct 2008 99,449 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 99,184 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres worn inner edges

centre windscreen stone chip

front brake inbalance of 18 percent

offside rear exhaust box baffels very lose

Fail 28 Sep 2007 86,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,933 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)

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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V454 FYB is a 1999 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V454 FYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V454 FYB?

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What year was V454 FYB registered?

V454 FYB is a 1999 Honda S2000, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V454 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V454 FYB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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