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HX08 XFW

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,246 mi
Last recorded6,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 XFW
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 6,246 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside rear lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/70/13 T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front wing insecure

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 May 2012 4,683 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 3,319 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 3,319 miles

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

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

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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HX08 XFW is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HX08 XFW, 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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What year was HX08 XFW registered?

HX08 XFW is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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