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R88 EBE

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,111 mi
Last recorded32,111 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 EBE
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 32,111 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 32,111 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2007 25,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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R88 EBE is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R88 EBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R88 EBE registered?

R88 EBE is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is R88 EBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 EBE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R88 EBE have outstanding finance?

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