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YJ58 HCU

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,677 mi
Last recorded7,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT13,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 HCU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 7,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Subframes, wishbones and springs corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 6,970 miles

Front Chassis and wishbones corroded

Front Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 6,970 miles

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

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

Front Chassis and wishbones corroded

Front Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 5,919 miles

front sub frame corroding

n/s and o/s front wishbones corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2019 5,919 miles

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

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

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

front sub frame corroding

n/s and o/s front wishbones corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2018 4,873 miles

all tyres perishing

front sub frame corroding

front wishbones corroding

n/s front seat belt webbing fraying

rear discs corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2018 4,872 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake flexi bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres perishing

front sub frame corroding

front wishbones corroding

n/s front seat belt webbing fraying

rear discs corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2017 3,790 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 2,949 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,416 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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YJ58 HCU is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ58 HCU, 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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YJ58 HCU is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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