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X199 NGK

2001 Microcar Mgo

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,999 mi
Last recorded57,999 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Microcar Mgo29,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 NGK
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 57,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,633 miles

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

hand brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 22 Feb 2017 57,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked front subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

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

hand brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,415 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,915 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 54,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,190 miles

both sill panels damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2014 53,190 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

both sill panels damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2014 53,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both sill panels damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,846 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,035 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,326 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,216 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,644 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,572 miles

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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X199 NGK is a 2001 Microcar Mgo in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 29,121 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 X199 NGK, 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 25 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X199 NGK registered?

X199 NGK is a 2001 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X199 NGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X199 NGK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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