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Y168 GEU

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,421 mi
Last recorded29,421 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 GEU
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,908 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 27,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 22,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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Y168 GEU is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y168 GEU, 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 Y168 GEU registered?

Y168 GEU is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y168 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y168 GEU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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