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Y992 HWY

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,639 mi
Last recorded27,639 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 HWY
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,639 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 27,639 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,626 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,806 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,058 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 25,014 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,907 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,373 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 20,343 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,343 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,098 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 5 Jul 2006 17,616 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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Y992 HWY is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y992 HWY, 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 Y992 HWY registered?

Y992 HWY is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y992 HWY safe to buy?

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