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Bonnet does not open as intended but can still be readily opened and closed
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Bonnet does not open as intended but can still be readily opened and closed
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside reverse light poor.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed / blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cracking open. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside reverse light poor.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroding
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroding
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges
chip in screen
oil leak
oil low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both front tyres worn close to legal limit
brake wear warning light on
chip to windscreen
nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Reverse lamp inop
Oil leak ()
osf wheel buckled
both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split
both front tyres tread starting to wear
power steering rack wet
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dampness around power steering rack and pump
wipers starting to smear
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
rear tyres wearing to inner edges
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?
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YF08 DZX is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YF08 DZX is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 May 2008.
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