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Y283 NHU

2001 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,696 mi
Last recorded118,696 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini Cooper62,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 NHU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,696 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 118,696 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 79,680 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 79,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,846 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,281 miles

dashboard repaired advised customer to replace with new

Fail 23 Jul 2010 94,262 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,058 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 94,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 90,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 80,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,770 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 77,770 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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Y283 NHU is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y283 NHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y283 NHU registered?

Y283 NHU is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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