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WA53 GYR

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

11,227 mi
Last recorded11,227 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GYR
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,227 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 11,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,990 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 9,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 9,625 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,270 miles

underside of vehicle corroded front and rear sub frames

Fail 24 Feb 2012 8,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear seats not latching-catches not fitted as standard.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 7,303 miles

All brake discs corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2011 7,288 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

All brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2010 6,538 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,464 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 5,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 5,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake disc corroding and scored

Pass 27 Feb 2008 4,362 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 4,360 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 2,300 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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WA53 GYR is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,423 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 WA53 GYR, 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 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 GYR is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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