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W499 NSG

2000 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 NSG
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 88,614 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,737 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 86,211 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,900 miles

Vehicle structure & components covered in Underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,753 miles

vehicle has lowered suspension

Fail 10 Dec 2021 82,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust resting on plastic bumper nearside

vehicle has lowered suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 75,670 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 75,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery Positive Terminal Loose

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

Pass 10 Mar 2019 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 72,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,739 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 71,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 70,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,358 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 68,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2014 66,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 64,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,191 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 59,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,870 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 57,868 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,667 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,824 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 53,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,601 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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W499 NSG is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W499 NSG, 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 W499 NSG registered?

W499 NSG is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W499 NSG safe to buy?

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