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MU51 EWK

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,286 mi
Last recorded55,286 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 EWK
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,286 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,147 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 53,139 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,645 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 4,781 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,466 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 23,163 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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MU51 EWK is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 MU51 EWK, 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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What year was MU51 EWK registered?

MU51 EWK is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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