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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration AM08NBZ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 27 Oct 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,709 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.
18 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,604 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil down front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Unable to check Both rear seats / seat belts due to items within boot space (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Readings showing approximately 250 - 300 (@2500rpm) limit 200 (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn heavily on shoulders (inner shoulder worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil down front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn slightly out of shape / unevenly across inner shoulder tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre Within central tread ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn heavily on shoulders (inner shoulder worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Coolant level Below minimum mark in reservoir
- Central rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure but unlikely to become fully detached
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,991 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,893 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Mid-rear exhaust clamp corroded however system still secure
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
24 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp corroded (just before front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- Mid-rear exhaust clamp corroded however system still secure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to approximately 2mm remaining and shoulders worn (close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to approximately 2mm remaining and shoulders worn (close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
19 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,004 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- TPMS lamp illuminated indicating one or more pressure (s) are incorrect
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,137 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019 14 Jun 202619 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,332 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear brake binding slightly
- Oil leak ()
14 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated
- tyre size-195/55/16-87h-run flat
- nearside rear brake binding slightly
- Oil leak ()
1 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
17 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,582 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,582 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
15 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,186 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,050 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015 14 Jun 20262 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,208 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 14 Jun 202626 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,790 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,212 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013 14 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,846 MI
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AM08NBZ was registered on 2008-03-26
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