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2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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