MOT Status
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272,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
different tyre size front to rear
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Rear brake discs poor condition
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear brake discs poor condition
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front brake discs corroded ,
Both rear brake discs corroded .
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front brake discs corroded ,
Both front tyres perished
Both rear brake discs corroded .
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Honda S2000?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X973 VBK is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X973 VBK, 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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X973 VBK is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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