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VNZ 8981

2016 Mini Paceman

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,807 mi
Last recorded90,807 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Paceman38,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 8981
MakeMini
ModelPaceman
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,807 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 90,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 86,473 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 86,472 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,329 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 81,329 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 73,694 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to back outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to back outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 67,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,290 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mini Paceman?

Based on 83,373 MOT tests across 8,544 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
8,544
On UK Roads
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VNZ 8981 is a 2016 Mini Paceman in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mini Paceman models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 38,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Paceman typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Paceman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VNZ 8981 registered?

VNZ 8981 is a 2016 Mini Paceman, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is VNZ 8981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNZ 8981 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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