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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S88 SRAMOT history

S88 SRA is a black petrol MINI first used on 4 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2022.

S88 SRA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2023
Mileage
178,143 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 SRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2023
Latest MOT test
14 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 SRA was last recorded at 178,143 miles on 14 May 2022, 6,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,477 miles · 25 Sept 2017
Between the last two tests
6,666 miles
Average per year
9,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,143 miles
  • 2017 – 171,477 miles
  • 2016 – 145,529 miles
  • 2015 – 130,523 miles
  • 2014 – 115,482 miles
  • 2013 – 100,001 miles
  • 2012 – 83,330 miles
  • 2011 – 68,521 miles
  • 2010 – 58,131 miles
  • 2009 – 49,926 miles
  • 2008 – 44,190 miles
  • 2007 – 37,276 miles
  • 2006 – 29,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,143 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,143 miles (+6,666)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    178,143 miles
    Test number
    567860416461
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass171,477 miles (+25,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    171,477 miles
    Test number
    114028802712
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  3. Pass145,529 miles (+15,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,529 miles
    Test number
    520486948925
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  4. Pass130,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    859214614156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Fail130,523 miles (+15,041)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    346110277429
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass115,482 miles (+15,481)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,482 miles
    Test number
    265568334280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,001 miles (+16,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    279224533267
    • NoteOffside rear wheel ri, damaged front pads low - close to failure

  8. Pass83,330 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,330 miles
    Test number
    466161562265
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCorrectly spaced number plates stuck over incorrect number plates front and rear.
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  9. Fail83,329 miles (+14,808)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,329 miles
    Test number
    326619252202
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  10. Pass68,521 miles (+10,390)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,521 miles
    Test number
    269209741284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteCut to o/s/f tyre

  11. Pass58,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    202634240269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,131 miles (+8,205)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    224244140210
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass49,926 miles (+5,736)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    593281759285
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteWiper blades smear

  14. Pass44,190 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,190 miles
    Test number
    353830698276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,109 miles (+6,833)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    630800188239
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass37,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,276 miles
    Test number
    854103887251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,275 miles (+7,762)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,275 miles
    Test number
    384563387256
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass29,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,513 miles
    Test number
    311754986213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,513 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,513 miles
    Test number
    770764586268
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about S88 SRA

Does S88 SRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 SRA expired on 13 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 SRA?
The MOT on S88 SRA expired on 13 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 SRA done?
S88 SRA was recorded at 178,143 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2022, an average of 9,534 miles a year.
Has S88 SRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 SRA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on S88 SRA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S88 SRA find?
S88 SRA passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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