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N999 VCJ

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,356 mi
Last recorded87,356 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 VCJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,356 miles

Offside Rear brake wear sensor wire damaged pads good

Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,996 miles

Offside Rear brake signs of binding redish disc coloration not bind at test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower passenger corner of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

emmisions struggled possible cat

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,369 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 77,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parkbrake warning / brake fluid warning light on . handbrake and brake fluid level ok .

Fail 13 Mar 2020 74,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parkbrake warning / brake fluid warning light on . handbrake and brake fluid level ok .

Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,964 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,331 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 59,022 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 58,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,568 miles

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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N999 VCJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was N999 VCJ registered?

N999 VCJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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The MOT history for N999 VCJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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