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V487 HOO

1999 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,698 mi
Last recorded9,698 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda S200073,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 HOO
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 9,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 9,678 miles

all four tyres perished + rear tyres low in tread

Pass 18 Nov 2022 9,627 miles

All tires perished & tread close to the legal limit.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 8,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 8,819 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 8,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 8,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 8,634 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 8,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 8,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 8,167 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2014 7,964 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 7,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 7,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 7,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 7,472 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 7,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 6,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 5,792 miles

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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V487 HOO is a 1999 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V487 HOO, 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 V487 HOO registered?

V487 HOO is a 1999 Honda S2000, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V487 HOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V487 HOO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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