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FP08 YXJ

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,056 mi
Last recorded162,056 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 YXJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 162,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from displaced dipstick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid catch faulty but does keep boot secured in closed position.

Fail 18 Sep 2024 162,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from displaced dipstick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid catch faulty but does keep boot secured in closed position.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 154,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 147,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2021 140,378 miles

slight play in o/s of steering

suspect noise from front suspension

Fail 18 Sep 2021 140,378 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slight play in o/s of steering

suspect noise from front suspension

Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,644 miles

front exhaust flexible in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f steering link

Pass 31 Aug 2019 125,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Snow/winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 24 Aug 2018 117,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Snow/winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 112,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 112,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 109,674 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 102,150 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 102,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 86,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on the edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on the edge

Pass 28 May 2013 69,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads are worn

Pass 6 Apr 2012 49,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,022 miles

175/ 65/ R15H michelin

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FP08 YXJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP08 YXJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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