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Y957 OTU

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,420 mi
Last recorded13,420 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 OTU
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 13,420 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIDE STRUTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 13,420 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIDE STRUTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,529 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 9,962 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 9,962 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 9,124 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 8,518 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 7,621 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 6,800 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto?

Based on 1,308 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
1,714
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing rough when rotated 50
brake recording little or no effort 43
Headlamp aim too low 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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Y957 OTU is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 20,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto fails its MOT is wheel bearing rough when rotated, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y957 OTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y957 OTU registered?

Y957 OTU is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y957 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y957 OTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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