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W966 GWL

2001 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,185 mi
Last recorded113,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 GWL
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 113,185 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 113,180 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 110,780 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 110,770 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 103,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 93,641 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 93,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,029 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,751 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 74,751 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,071 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 67,071 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 57,942 miles

advise. both front tyres wearing on inner edges, tracking out,

Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,878 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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W966 GWL is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,236 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 W966 GWL, 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 25 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W966 GWL registered?

W966 GWL is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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