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Y998 PWT

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,389 mi
Last recorded20,389 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 PWT
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 20,389 miles

rubber fuel pipes started to split

slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Apr 2006 16,791 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

offside reverse light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,791 miles

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

offside reverse light not working

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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Y998 PWT is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y998 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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What year was Y998 PWT registered?

Y998 PWT is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y998 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 PWT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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