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PN05 RJY

2005 Microcar Mgo

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,986 mi
Last recorded6,986 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Microcar Mgo10,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 RJY
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 6,986 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to crack

o/s/r wheel bearing has a slight hum

Fail 27 Mar 2014 6,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to crack

o/s/r wheel bearing has a slight hum

Pass 28 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,543 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,543 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,319 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 49,319 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,081 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 42,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,868 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,868 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,550 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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PN05 RJY is a 2005 Microcar Mgo in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 10,458 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 Microcar Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN05 RJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PN05 RJY is a 2005 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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