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Y288 HKU

2001 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 HKU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 93,752 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 93,752 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 91,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 88,521 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 88,520 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,000 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 86,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,350 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 84,346 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 82,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front unevenly worn

Fail 7 Aug 2020 82,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 1 Aug 2019 81,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,065 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT SILL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR TYRES WEARING

Pass 22 May 2015 73,003 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 73,003 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Outer Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

205/16 front 225/16 rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car seems to have been standing a while

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear & surface rust on discs

may have a fault with hazzards starting

n/s/r susp. sensor broken

odd stickers on screen

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 11 Apr 2015 72,959 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2014 68,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,013 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,642 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,696 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,270 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 26,198 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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Y288 HKU is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y288 HKU, 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 Y288 HKU registered?

Y288 HKU is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y288 HKU safe to buy?

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