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GJ52 OEY

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,539 mi
Last recorded19,539 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OEY
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,806 miles

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

all four discs corroded

both rear tyres aged and cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres aged

Fail 5 Jul 2010 18,235 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres aged

handbrake lever slight sidewys movement

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,661 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake lever slight sideways movement

Fail 30 Jun 2009 14,661 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

handbrake lever slight sideways movement

Pass 30 Jun 2008 11,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,019 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 8,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,811 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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GJ52 OEY is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Blue 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 GJ52 OEY, 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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GJ52 OEY is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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