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W498 XJA

2000 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,047 mi
Last recorded104,047 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 XJA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 88,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,475 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 56,489 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 56,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,150 miles

offside & nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,182 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,693 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 38,665 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W498 XJA is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W498 XJA, 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

How do I check the history of W498 XJA?

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What year was W498 XJA registered?

W498 XJA is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W498 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 XJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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