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Y292 HWU

2001 Microcar Mgo

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,362 mi
Last recorded50,362 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Microcar Mgo29,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY292 HWU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,362 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust thin

rear axle corroded and thin

some play in steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2018 50,362 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sub-frame fractured arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust thin

rear axle corroded and thin

some play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,778 miles

Front engine frame thin in places

Nearside Front Brake disc some scoring and pitting

fuel tank breather perished but not leaking

rear axle thin and has been repaired

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,969 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,641 miles

all four tyres are cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,994 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,216 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,739 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 27,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,814 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 15,031 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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Y292 HWU is a 2001 Microcar Mgo in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 29,121 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 Y292 HWU, 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 25 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y292 HWU registered?

Y292 HWU is a 2001 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y292 HWU safe to buy?

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