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YJ06 XOW

2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,567 mi
Last recorded20,567 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT13,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 XOW
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,567 miles

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

engine wet with oil . corrosion brake discs. park brake lever travel. offside steering rack boot contaminated in oil . slight noise from both front wheel bearings. neraside trackrod end gaitor split.

noise from steering roughness / rack .colum at bulkhead.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 20,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine wet with oil. offside rear park brake accuating arm no movement offside rack boot contaminated in oil. slight noise / both front wheel bearings. nearside trackrod end gaitor split

noise from steering roughness / rack .colum at bulkhead.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,125 miles

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre cut in treaded area

Fail 23 Mar 2010 15,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre cut in treaded area

Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,462 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

o/s front tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT?

Based on 1,698 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,958
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 80
Steering rack gaiter split 71
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
wheel bearing rough when rotated 54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
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YJ06 XOW is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,470 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 MC1 Dynamic SE CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ06 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ06 XOW is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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