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YC51 NHU

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,079 mi
Last recorded12,079 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 NHU
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 12,079 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2011 9,356 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 18 Feb 2010 9,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 24 Feb 2009 5,433 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 5,402 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 4,844 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 4,826 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Condition of wiper blade

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 3,411 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 1,574 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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YC51 NHU is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC51 NHU, 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 YC51 NHU registered?

YC51 NHU is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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