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HT02 EPJ

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

13,245 mi
Last recorded13,245 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 EPJ
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 13,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear & nearside front tyres have some age related cracks

Pass 29 Nov 2010 11,861 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs are all corroded

non emission test quadcycle

Fail 29 Nov 2010 11,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs are all corroded

non emission test quadcycle

Pass 3 Jul 2009 10,039 miles

Both rear tyres tread cracking 145/60/13

Fail 3 Jul 2009 10,039 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres tread cracking 145/60/13

Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight smell of petrol

Fail 25 Jul 2008 8,882 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

centre exhaust rubber mount badly split

engine managment light on

front brake pads look low

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f wing and bumper insecure

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

slight coolent leak from radiator overflow

Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,599 miles

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)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2007 7,599 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine oil leak

front pads getting low

front tyres worn to 2mm

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2006 6,576 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 6,576 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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HT02 EPJ is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HT02 EPJ, 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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HT02 EPJ is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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