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LF51 XMR

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,627 mi
Last recorded33,627 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XMR
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 33,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 33,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 32,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe cracking

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

Slight knock from steering column

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipe is cracking

Slight knock from steering column..steering u.j. is ok

Pass 19 Oct 2020 31,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Main fuel hose deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 31,032 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Main fuel hose deteriorated

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 30,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mounting Bearing slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 29,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 29,101 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front turret area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 29,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Central Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front turret area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 28,534 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,864 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 26,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,945 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,108 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 26,108 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,508 miles

intermittent fault on washers

Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,890 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,884 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 23,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,638 miles

advise near side front tyre side wall cracks

Fail 11 Dec 2007 20,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise near side front tyre side wall cracks

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,712 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 19,712 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 14,437 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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LF51 XMR is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 23,147 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 LF51 XMR, 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 25 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF51 XMR is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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