1999 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · 4 SCT
1999 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 86,985 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 SCT Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 86,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 SCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Honda S2000 (4 SCT) between July 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear 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)”.
4 SCT Mileage History
- 27/07/200621,513 mi
- 31/07/200726,009 mi+4,496 mi
- 29/07/200829,634 mi+3,625 mi
- 01/08/200936,337 mi+6,703 mi
- 01/08/200936,337 mi
- 12/08/201042,897 mi+6,560 mi
- 07/07/201152,239 mi+9,342 mi
- 23/07/201268,379 mi+16,140 mi
- 23/07/201268,379 mi
- 04/07/201375,023 mi+6,644 mi
- 15/10/201484,755 mi+9,732 mi
- 15/10/201484,755 mi
- 09/12/201586,566 mi+1,811 mi
- 22/07/201786,576 mi+10 mi
- 22/07/201986,587 mi+11 mi
- 03/11/202086,598 mi+11 mi
- 06/04/202286,902 mi+304 mi
- 07/04/202286,902 mi
- 18/05/202386,985 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 3,895 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda S2000
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: HONDA S2000
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle(Moderate)
A worn timing-chain tensioner causes an unmistakable rattle on startup or around idle, and ignoring it risks the chain jumping and damaging the engine.
- Structural Corrosion(Serious)
Rust in the rear arches, sills, chassis rails, subframes and boot floor is the biggest financial risk on UK S2000s and can easily turn a tidy-looking car into a restoration case.
- Soft-Top Wear and Water Ingress(Moderate)
The hood fabric, seals and frame wear with age, causing tears, leaks and expensive replacements, especially on cars that live outside.
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- Timing Chain Tensioner RattleModerate
A worn timing-chain tensioner causes an unmistakable rattle on startup or around idle, and ignoring it risks the chain jumping and damaging the engine.
- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust in the rear arches, sills, chassis rails, subframes and boot floor is the biggest financial risk on UK S2000s and can easily turn a tidy-looking car into a restoration case.
- Soft-Top Wear and Water IngressModerate
The hood fabric, seals and frame wear with age, causing tears, leaks and expensive replacements, especially on cars that live outside.
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