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X429 VHJ

2000 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,579 mi
Last recorded46,579 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 VHJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 46,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 46,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 46,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2024 46,535 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 46,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 46,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 46,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 46,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 46,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 46,347 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 46,347 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 May 2018 46,340 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 May 2017 46,337 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Fail 4 May 2017 46,332 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

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

Pass 10 May 2016 46,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 46,293 miles

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

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

slight lift offside front shock absorber top mount

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,676 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 45,672 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 45,151 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 45,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,076 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 44,190 miles

Non standard seat belts fitted, difficult to ascertain the security of the top mounting points.

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

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres showing signs of deterioration of tread.

Fail 18 May 2009 44,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Non standard seat belts fitted, difficult to ascertain the security of the top mounting points.

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

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres showing signs of deterioration of tread.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 32,534 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 32,531 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)

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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X429 VHJ is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X429 VHJ, 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 X429 VHJ registered?

X429 VHJ is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X429 VHJ safe to buy?

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