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SA08 RHV

2008 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,260 mi
Last recorded51,260 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 RHV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 51,260 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underbody, braking, suspension and steering components

water ingress in to both rear light units

Pass 8 Apr 2025 47,819 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions requirements only just met

Fail 7 Apr 2025 47,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 47,768 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,402 miles

All four tyres slightly perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,101 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 29,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,906 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 22 Aug 2015 17,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,581 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges and cracking on tread

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

Pass 16 Mar 2014 14,977 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cracks in tread around the entire circumferance of the tyre.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 13,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 11,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 4,813 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 4,813 miles

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

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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SA08 RHV is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SA08 RHV, 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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SA08 RHV is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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