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LJ51 LPN

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,700 mi
Last recorded148,700 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A50,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LPN
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 148,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 141,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 141,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 137,396 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 137,362 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 133,618 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 129,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 129,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nail in the nearside rear tyre

offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 123,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nail in the nearside rear tyre

offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,159 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 109,158 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 109,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,323 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 97,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 88,493 miles

nearside rear coyal spring fractured

Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear coyal spring fractured

Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,250 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,538 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,690 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 65,690 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,355 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 62,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

21% front brake inbalance recorded at time of test

two different sorts of rear light units

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,051 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 56,051 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,809 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 47,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A?

Based on 2,557 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
3,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 101
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp aim too low 50
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LJ51 LPN is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 50,938 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 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 LPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 LPN registered?

LJ51 LPN is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch(rhd) A, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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