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Y223 VSS

2001 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,102 mi
Last recorded115,102 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 VSS
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 115,102 miles

Corrosion to body & underside

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Bumper insecure Wheel arch liners, both ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 115,099 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch & engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

Corrosion to body & underside

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Bumper insecure Wheel arch liners, both ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 109,310 miles

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

all fuel lines corroded

all tyres worn on inside

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

underside of vehicle coated in waxoil

Fail 28 Jan 2016 109,302 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing on all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres worn on inside edge

rolling brake test not undertaken due to severity of o/s brake binds

underside and all suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 109,123 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,178 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,786 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 90,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner sills, rear inner arches, floor, front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,108 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,898 miles

Heavy surface corrosion affecting most aspects of rear suspension area and front and rear inner sill areas.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 89,898 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Heavy surface corrosion affecting most aspects of rear suspension area and front and rear inner sill areas.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 84,224 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 84,224 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 80,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 62,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 58,899 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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Y223 VSS is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y223 VSS, 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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Y223 VSS is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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