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Y659 RFM

2001 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,090 mi
Last recorded71,090 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 RFM
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 71,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,778 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 70,677 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 70,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,011 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,485 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,248 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,276 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 56,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,750 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,555 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 31,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,503 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,028 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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Y659 RFM is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y659 RFM, 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 Y659 RFM registered?

Y659 RFM is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y659 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y659 RFM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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