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YJ08 OOY

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

5,527 mi
Last recorded5,527 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT13,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 OOY
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 5,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 5,437 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 5,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted fitted wrong way round (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 5,174 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 5,174 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 4,823 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 4,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 3,680 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 3,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 3,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 2,451 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 1,774 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 1,774 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2013 1,111 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 287 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,908 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT?

Based on 1,698 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,958
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 80
Steering rack gaiter split 71
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
wheel bearing rough when rotated 54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
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YJ08 OOY is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 13,985 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 SE CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 OOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ08 OOY registered?

YJ08 OOY is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 OOY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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