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Y181 DRC

2001 Microcar Mgo

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,431 mi
Last recorded49,431 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Microcar Mgo29,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 DRC
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,431 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,109 miles

slight exhaust blow front

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,562 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,324 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 45,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,742 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,063 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,191 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,553 miles

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.

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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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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Y181 DRC is a 2001 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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