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Y232 XAE

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,814 mi
Last recorded18,814 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 XAE
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,814 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 18,814 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 17,787 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,591 miles

Fuel line starting to crack.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 13,814 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,867 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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Y232 XAE is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y232 XAE, 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 Y232 XAE registered?

Y232 XAE is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y232 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y232 XAE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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