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YL08 XBC

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,224 mi
Last recorded75,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 XBC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,224 miles

rear boot lock

Fail 7 Jan 2021 75,180 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear boot lock

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,424 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 67,418 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,169 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,635 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,703 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,974 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 34,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 29,667 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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YL08 XBC is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL08 XBC registered?

YL08 XBC is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is YL08 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 XBC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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