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Y285 HWU

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,682 mi
Last recorded39,682 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 HWU
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,682 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 39,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front subframe is corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,681 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2012 37,678 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,355 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,560 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,767 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,894 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 27,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 2,365 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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Y285 HWU is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y285 HWU, 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 Y285 HWU registered?

Y285 HWU is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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