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LJ09 LRU

2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,511 mi
Last recorded9,511 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT9,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LRU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 9,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers door hinge damaged and requires attention

Fail 26 Feb 2020 9,482 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 8,122 miles

Front tyres worn

some wear suspension detected

Pass 6 Mar 2018 6,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 4,359 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 4,151 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside not operating (3.7.B.6b)

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake discs deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2016 2,469 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

discs deteriorating- hazard lights fragile action

Fail 26 Jan 2016 2,469 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

discs deteriorating- hazard lights fragile action

Pass 29 Jan 2015 1,535 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 292 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes rather low performance

Pass 7 Feb 2013 13,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,961 miles

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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LJ09 LRU is a 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,936 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 LJ09 LRU, 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 17 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ09 LRU is a 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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