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Y518 SJH

2001 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,535 mi
Last recorded169,535 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 SJH
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 169,535 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 166,116 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 166,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 163,347 miles

Front all suspension components corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2023 163,347 miles

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

Front all suspension components corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 160,894 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 159,100 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *BOTH* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 155,896 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack arm inner joint has slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2020 155,891 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack arm inner joint has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2019 153,133 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 149,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 143,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 138,692 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 138,691 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 14 Oct 2015 126,772 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,224 miles

Front number plate.. slightly degraded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 89,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,454 miles

nsf tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,742 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,659 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 83,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,805 miles

Under side of vehicle.. has very heavy surface corrosion to suspension and other related components

Fail 28 Oct 2008 80,805 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 77,781 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 77,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y518 SJH is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y518 SJH, 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 Y518 SJH registered?

Y518 SJH is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y518 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 SJH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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