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V740 XAG

2000 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,239 mi
Last recorded86,239 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 XAG
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,239 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,853 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 83,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 73,797 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,046 miles

Both rear inner arches slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,150 miles

Corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 68,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Corrosion starting on both inner wheel arches.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,689 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,884 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,884 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 65,883 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,601 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 61,601 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are perishing

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cataylst heat shield loose

fuel pipes rusty

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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V740 XAG is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 74,430 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 V740 XAG, 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 26 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V740 XAG registered?

V740 XAG is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V740 XAG safe to buy?

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