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YE08 UKF

2008 Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,038 mi
Last recorded113,038 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Clubman64,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UKF
MakeMini
ModelClubman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 113,038 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front fog light / side light assemblies in poor condition

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside inner cv gaitor poorly secured

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

various rear lights condensated

Pass 18 Mar 2024 111,109 miles

all brake discs corroded

imbalance between front brakes

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

oil seepage

Fail 9 Mar 2024 111,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

imbalance between front brakes

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

oil seepage

tps light on

Pass 13 Apr 2023 108,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

front brake imbalance

fuel cap seal perished/splitting

oil seepage

Fail 12 Apr 2023 108,390 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

front brake imbalance

fuel cap seal perished/splitting

oil seepage

Fail 17 Mar 2023 108,375 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,815 miles

fuel cap seal poor

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside front outer cv gaitor damp

nearside headlight beam image poor

oil seepage

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 3000 miles

slight binding at offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2021 102,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perished

nearside beam image poor

nearside rear tyre perished

oil seepage

Fail 19 Mar 2021 102,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perished

nearside beam image poor

nearside rear tyre perished

offside headlamp fixing bolt loose

oil seepage

Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,250 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,748 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,808 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,107 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 67,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

o/s/r door won't open from inside and is not fitted with an exterior handle, seats tilt for access

rear tyres cracking and worn low inner edges, close to/bald, raised? n/s worse

small chip in middle of front screen

struggled to pass emissions test, co high

Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,135 miles

eml on

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

o/s/r door won't open from inside and is not fitted with an exterior handle, seats tilt for access

rear tyres cracking and worn low inner edges, close to/bald, raised? n/s worse

small chip in middle of front screen

struggled to pass emissions test, co high

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,629 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,347 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,728 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Clubman?

Based on 207,761 MOT tests across 26,768 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
6,251
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
26,768
On UK Roads
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YE08 UKF is a 2008 Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 64,893 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE08 UKF is a 2008 Mini Clubman, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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