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VJR 228

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,137 mi
Last recorded46,137 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJR 228
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 46,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 45,742 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 45,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,655 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,807 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,880 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,766 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 39,766 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 36,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,504 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 35,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,529 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 28,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,404 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 21,363 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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VJR 228 is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 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 VJR 228, 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 24 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 VJR 228 registered?

VJR 228 is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is VJR 228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJR 228 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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