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Y995 PWT

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,938 mi
Last recorded28,938 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 PWT
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,938 miles

all chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

nail in nearside front 145/60R13S tyre tread

Fail 6 Apr 2010 28,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

nail in nearside front 145/60R13S tyre tread

Fail 3 Apr 2009 27,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,699 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 25,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chassis has bad surface corrosion

exhaust badley corroded

off side headlamp lens cracked (not affecting beam pattern)

rubber fuel hoses cracked but not leaking

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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Y995 PWT is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is wheel bearing rough when rotated, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y995 PWT, 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 Y995 PWT registered?

Y995 PWT is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y995 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y995 PWT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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