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YJ08 OOB

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,141 mi
Last recorded18,141 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 OOB
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 18,141 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST HANGERS PERISHED

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 17,374 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 16,777 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 16,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 15,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In multiple places, Pin holes. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 15,066 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub to shock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases im multiple places. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 13,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 13,824 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Beam Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 12,266 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 12,266 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 10,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 7,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 4,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 2,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 1,267 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 1 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,320 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,946 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 21,946 miles

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

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

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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YJ08 OOB is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ08 OOB, 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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YJ08 OOB is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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