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AO02 HHB

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

29,663 mi
Last recorded29,663 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HHB
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 29,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlight repair and loose but still secure

Nearside rear light unit cracked

interaction both rear lights

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 29,245 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe to tank (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/60/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 145/60/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,411 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,849 miles

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

rear washer not working

Fail 1 Jul 2014 27,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear washer not working

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,406 miles

offside front brake disc rusting

rear washer not working

Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,814 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 19,814 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 17,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,408 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,067 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 15,046 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,893 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 12,893 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside reverse lamp not working

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 10,701 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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AO02 HHB is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 19,876 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 Virgo Prestige Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 HHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 HHB is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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