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Y958 EDA

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,181 mi
Last recorded35,181 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 EDA
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2013 35,181 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,218 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,229 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,635 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,475 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,475 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,494 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,647 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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Y958 EDA is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Silver 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 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 Y958 EDA, 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 Y958 EDA registered?

Y958 EDA is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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