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EU03 EVJ

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,393 mi
Last recorded35,393 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 EVJ
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,393 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,912 miles

Both front tyres perished and low(145/60/13)

Both rear tyres perished

Front discs corroded

Rear discs coorroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres perished and low(145/60/13)

Both rear tyres perished

Front discs corroded

Rear discs coorroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,617 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 33,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,473 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,197 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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EU03 EVJ is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,423 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 EU03 EVJ, 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 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU03 EVJ registered?

EU03 EVJ is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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