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VX55 MLY

2005 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,049 mi
Last recorded23,049 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 MLY
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 23,049 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 23,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,116 miles

offside front fiberglass floor cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,320 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 20,100 miles

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

both rear brake discs coroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 20,100 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs coroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 18,722 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,265 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 17,256 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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VX55 MLY is a 2005 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VX55 MLY, 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 21 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 VX55 MLY registered?

VX55 MLY is a 2005 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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