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X798 NGS

2000 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

160,515 mi
Last recorded160,515 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 NGS
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 160,515 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant back of engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch panel corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 160,515 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant back of engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch panel corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 151,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc's corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced large corroded hole in boot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 140,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 130,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 130,879 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end Locknut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Locking nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 130,872 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nuts lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside parking effort low (51kgf)

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

remainder of boot panel corroded, nearside difficult to fully inspect

Pass 19 Jun 2020 119,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside & offside rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,889 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres cracked

Offside Front Lower ball joint nut corroded

Offside Front Lower shocker nut corroded

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 114,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres cracked

Offside Front Lower ball joint nut corroded

Offside Front Lower shocker nut corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,393 miles

Front both front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear bumper mount corroded

Offside Rear signs of brake binding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

not alot of reserve travel on park brake

Fail 22 Nov 2016 109,393 miles

Front both front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear bumper mount corroded

Offside Rear signs of brake binding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

not alot of reserve travel on park brake

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,964 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

eml on

Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 100,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 14 Nov 2013 96,096 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,741 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,902 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,838 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2010 82,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,708 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,560 miles

brake pipes rusty

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2007 69,918 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 69,917 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,604 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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X798 NGS is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X798 NGS, 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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X798 NGS is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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