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T2 BVC

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,039 mi
Last recorded20,039 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 BVC
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 20,039 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 20,038 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 19,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres cracking

fuel pipe perished

rear exhaust slightly in secure

Pass 21 May 2018 18,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tempory fuel cap fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2017 13,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 13,447 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 13,423 miles

fuel tank cap seal splitting.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 13,412 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front subframe and rear axle are corroding

fuel cap seal deteriorating

oil leaks

rear tyres are app. 13yrs old - dot/date code = "2000"

Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,757 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 11,535 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,162 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 10,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 8,444 miles

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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T2 BVC is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 20,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T2 BVC, 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 25 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T2 BVC is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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