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HV02 OWX

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,070 mi
Last recorded33,070 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto19,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 OWX
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 33,070 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 32,080 miles

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

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,080 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 29,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,973 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting badly perished

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)

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

Vehicle tested as a quadricycle after consulting Christina at the VOSA helpline. This vehicle is type approved under council directive 92/61/eec as mentioned in Matters of testing Oct 03, issue 21

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2006 23,922 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting badly perished

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)

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

Vehicle tested as a normal car following advise from VOSA helpline. Vehicle registered as Microcar not Quadricycle and doesn't display weight. Also doesn't have any reference to EU directive 92/61.

oil leak

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto?

Based on 1,308 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
1,714
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing rough when rotated 50
brake recording little or no effort 43
Headlamp aim too low 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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HV02 OWX is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 19,590 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is wheel bearing rough when rotated, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV02 OWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV02 OWX registered?

HV02 OWX is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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