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HJ02 VRC

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

20,711 mi
Last recorded20,711 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VRC
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 20,711 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 20,711 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,312 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres badly perished and cracking

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perishing in tread cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2018 19,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/60/13 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perishing in tread 145/60/13

n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearings noisy but not as yet rough

Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f o/s/f tyre now at 3mm 145/60/13

n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearings noisy but not rough

Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 brake discs pitted

n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearings noisey but not yet rough

Fail 8 Aug 2016 18,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 brake discs pitted

n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearings noisey but not yet rough

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 17,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fan blades broken

rad mounting broken

Fail 18 Jul 2011 14,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fan blades broken

rad mounting broken

Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,577 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,567 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,801 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 9,801 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,967 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 7,967 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 4,539 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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HJ02 VRC is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ02 VRC, 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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HJ02 VRC is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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