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Y542 UOK

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,063 mi
Last recorded35,063 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 UOK
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,063 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,124 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 31,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pipe & both rear to drum corroded

travel in park brake

Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

fuel tank hoses perished

offside rear tyre inner sidewall punctured

Fail 1 Nov 2006 25,081 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

fuel tank hoses perished

bonnet safety catch inoperative

offside rear tyre inner sidewall puntured

Pass 25 Nov 2005 16,348 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 16,209 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DAMAGED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y542 UOK is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y542 UOK, 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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Y542 UOK is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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