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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OU08JZC
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 10 Nov 2025
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,182 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 95,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,676 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2024 30 Jun 202623 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,792 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2023 30 Jun 202627 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,058 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,493 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
22 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,963 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020 30 Jun 202623 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,458 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019 30 Jun 20263 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,867 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer sidewall kerb damage on tyre
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake wear sensor hanging loose (1.9.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer sidewall kerb damage on tyre
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,548 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
3 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,416 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016 30 Jun 20263 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
30 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,008 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,521 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
24 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 23,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
17 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 23,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,464 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 30 Jun 202631 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 13,464 MI
30 Jun 20264 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,448 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012 30 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 13,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,031 MI
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OU08JZC was registered on 2008-03-01
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