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V796 MGJ

2000 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,866 mi
Last recorded88,866 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 88,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,323 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 86,268 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 68,557 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 68,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,453 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 62,387 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,681 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,919 miles

frt tyres on limits on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,459 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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V796 MGJ is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V796 MGJ, 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.

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What year was V796 MGJ registered?

V796 MGJ is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V796 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V796 MGJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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