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S2 HBX

2008 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,046 mi
Last recorded118,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 HBX
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 118,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Droplink studs worn 4/4 - Still secured.

Offside Rear Lower Droplink studs worn 4/4 - Still secured.

Pass 27 Jun 2024 117,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 116,547 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre valve stem perished

Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 115,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 113,208 miles

Exhaust system joints and hangers corroded.

Slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 110,598 miles

Front tyres slightly out of shape - outer edges

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 110,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres slightly out of shape - outer edges

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 108,089 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 106,658 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,677 miles

Exhaust system, joints and fixings corroded.

N/S/F brake has slightly restricted free movement.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Surface corrosion to underside components.

Unable to fully test both rear wheel bearings due to drag through transmission.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 104,671 miles

rear brake application uneven N/S 41% LOWER (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust system, joints and fixings corroded.

N/S/F brake has slightly restricted free movement.

N/S/F tyre has heavy wear to inner shoulder, advise replacement soon.

N/S/R brake has slightly restricted free movement.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Surface corrosion to underside components.

Unable to fully test both rear wheel bearings due to drag through transmission.

Unable to fully view rear inner pads.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,994 miles

All rear exhaust silencer hangers very corroded.

Exhaust system fixings very corroded.

N/S/F tyre has heavy wear on inner edge, advise replacement soon.

N/S/R brake has slightly restricted free movement.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,186 miles

Both windscreen wipers getting poor.

Exhaust system joint, fixings and hangers corroded.

Front-rear fuel pipes rusty.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nail in O/S/F tyre.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 100,186 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both windscreen wipers getting poor.

Exhaust system joint, fixings and hangers corroded.

Front-rear fuel pipes rusty.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nail in O/S/F tyre.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,431 miles

damage to front number plate

small wear to left front inner edge of tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 53,677 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S2 HBX is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 40,687 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 S2 HBX, 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 18 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S2 HBX is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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