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Y994 PWT

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,035 mi
Last recorded19,035 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 PWT
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 19,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of rack bushes worn would advise attention ()

chassis corroded in areas

Fail 1 Nov 2016 19,034 miles

Fuel hose leaking large tank breather pipe split / perashed (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of rack bushes worn would advise attention ()

chassis corroded in areas

Pass 31 Oct 2013 18,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 15,314 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 May 2010 14,202 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Fail 18 May 2010 14,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 12,864 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 12,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 May 2008 11,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 11,248 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 9,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 7,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 5,280 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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Y994 PWT is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y994 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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Y994 PWT is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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