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SF08 VCL

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,398 mi
Last recorded112,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VCL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,398 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 112,398 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 109,257 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 109,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 108,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,537 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,462 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,428 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertray/sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 79,747 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,357 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 63,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,640 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 55,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,503 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 35,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,001 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SF08 VCL is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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SF08 VCL is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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