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YJ08 XZX

2008 Microcar Mgo

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,130 mi
Last recorded17,130 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Microcar Mgo9,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 XZX
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 17,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 13,063 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 8,618 miles

tyre side walls perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 5,668 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 5,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 2,050 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 2,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 8,855 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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YJ08 XZX is a 2008 Microcar Mgo in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ08 XZX, 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 18 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ08 XZX registered?

YJ08 XZX is a 2008 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is YJ08 XZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 XZX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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