2008 Honda S2000 · 1,023 MOT tests
2008 Honda S2000 reliability
2008 Honda S2000s fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 S2000 years (1,023 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- 15.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 55% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 54,855
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,023
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Honda S2000
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Brakes3.9%
- Suspension3.6%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Tyres1.9%
- Steering1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brake excessively binding 1.37%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Windscreen washers not working 1.27%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.98%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.88%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.78%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.2%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.83%) · Service brake slightly binding (2.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.35%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.96%)
Is a 2008 Honda S2000 reliable?
2008 Honda S2000s fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 S2000 years (1,023 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Honda S2000 MOT?
Most often service brake excessively binding (1.37% of tests), windscreen washers not working (1.27% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Honda S2000 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Honda S2000 shows 54,855 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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