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HF08 WGE

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,141 mi
Last recorded16,141 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 WGE
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 16,141 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 16,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 11,589 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 11,589 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 7,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 3,694 miles

frint sub frame starting to corrode

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Jul 2015 3,694 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

frint sub frame starting to corrode

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2014

slight leak to front exhaust section

Fail 29 Jul 2014

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake caliper sliders dust covers split

slight leak to front exhaust section

Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,646 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S REAR BODY WORK DAMAGED AND REPAIRED

Fail 6 Aug 2013 14,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S REAR BODY WORK DAMAGED AND REPAIRED

Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,581 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SIGHNS OF FUEL LEAK TO FUEL TANK

Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?

Based on 8,060 MOT tests across 780 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Steering rack gaiter split 345
parking brake recording little or no effort 312
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 266
brake recording little or no effort 212
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HF08 WGE is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 10,908 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 Hse CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF08 WGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF08 WGE is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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