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Y986 PWT

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,371 mi
Last recorded30,371 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 PWT
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 30,371 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 26,781 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 26,781 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 23,509 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 23,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 19,688 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 19,688 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 16,333 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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Y986 PWT is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y986 PWT, 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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Y986 PWT is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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