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PN08 ZBJ

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,719 mi
Last recorded56,719 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 ZBJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 56,719 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 31 May 2025 56,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2025 56,718 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal sinks to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 55,649 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pedal has slight travel/sinking

Fail 16 May 2024 55,647 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pedal has slight travel/sinking

Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 54,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 50,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 48,043 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape on inside edge 205/45/17

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,180 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,409 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,428 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 14,561 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,413 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 7,887 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside wiper blade split on the edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 7,887 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split on the edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 4,511 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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PN08 ZBJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN08 ZBJ registered?

PN08 ZBJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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