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PN08 OFR

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,408 mi
Last recorded2,408 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 OFR
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 2,408 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 2,408 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure holed +bulged (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Axle beam cracked corroded and snapped (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,945 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 35,944 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Axle leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 34,226 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 34,226 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,019 miles

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

o/s steering rack gaiter repaired

Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,864 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 17,864 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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PN08 OFR is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN08 OFR, 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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PN08 OFR is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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