MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear axle frame weakened (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight exhaust blow front
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine light on
exhaust mount worn
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
engine management light on
handbrake lever has play side to side
slight noise from o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings when rotated
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?
Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y181 DRC is a 2001 Microcar Mgo in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y181 DRC, 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 Y181 DRC registered?
Y181 DRC is a 2001 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 12 June 2001.
Is Y181 DRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y181 DRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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