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2008 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · LR08 FPD

LR08 FPD

2008 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 99,822 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
HONDA S2000
Year / Origin
2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 May 2027
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
99,822 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 May 2027
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This 2008 Honda S2000 has covered approximately 99,822 miles, averaging roughly 5,546 miles per year. This is a relatively low annual mileage for a vehicle of this age, which suggests it has been used as a weekend or fair-weather car rather than a daily commuter. While lower mileage often points to reduced wear on the drivetrain, it can also indicate long periods of inactivity, which may lead to seized components or rubber seals drying out. The recent MOT history presents a concerning pattern of maintenance standards. While the car passed its most recent test on May 29, 2026, it failed just one week prior due to a critical safety oversight: both rear wheels were missing three wheel nuts each. This is an alarming defect that suggests either extreme mechanical negligence or very poor workmanship during recent wheel removal. A car being presented for a roadworthiness test in such a dangerous state is a significant red flag regarding how the vehicle has been maintained. Looking at the broader history, the trend is inconsistent. The 2024 failure involved deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers, which is a common age-related wear issue for a car of this vintage. While these were noted, the subsequent 2025 pass suggests they were addressed.
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LR08 FPD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
  • 99,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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LR08 FPD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 09:23
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda S2000 (LR08 FPD) between March 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to rear wheels retaining nuts missing (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing three wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing three wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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LR08 FPD Mileage History

  1. 08/03/202498,181 mi
  2. 08/03/202498,181 mi
  3. 28/02/202599,606 mi+1,425 mi
  4. 22/05/202699,805 mi+199 mi
  5. 29/05/202699,822 mi+17 mi

Average of roughly 738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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