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SJ08 VCF

2008 Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,336 mi
Last recorded105,336 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mini Clubman64,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 VCF
MakeMini
ModelClubman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,336 miles

All rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,048 miles

Corrosion on underside areas and components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic engine, sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,550 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2019 91,550 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 91,032 miles

Central Upper stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 May 2018 91,032 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central Upper stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2017 74,624 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 24 May 2017 74,624 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

high level brake light inop

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2016 53,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise high level brake light inop

both front disc's very corroded and worn on inside but not dangerous

Fail 25 May 2016 53,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to x/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to x/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise high level brake light inop

both front disc's very corroded and worn on inside but not dangerous

Fail 5 May 2016 52,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,415 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,801 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,391 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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SJ08 VCF is a 2008 Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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SJ08 VCF is a 2008 Mini Clubman, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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