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CN08 VLT

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,969 mi
Last recorded175,969 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VLT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 175,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing against the wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 169,266 miles

Boot lock sticking

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2019 160,762 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 151,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,659 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,161 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,317 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,653 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle

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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CN08 VLT is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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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CN08 VLT is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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