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Y497 YFP

2001 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,017 mi
Last recorded157,017 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 YFP
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 157,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 157,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 145,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 145,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 134,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 134,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 4 Sep 2013 123,434 miles

Slight Play In Front Anti Roll Bar Links

Fail 4 Sep 2013 123,434 miles

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

Slight Play In Front Anti Roll Bar Links

Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,804 miles

Cant see inner rear brake pads

ESP light on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008
Fail 4 Sep 2008 66,308 miles

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

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 3 Aug 2007 51,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,888 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 34,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front 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)

front nearside lower arm rear bush cracking

size front tyres=205 55x16 [W]/size rear tyres=225 50x16 [W]

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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Y497 YFP is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y497 YFP, 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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Y497 YFP is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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