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YJ51 ZHZ

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,778 mi
Last recorded31,778 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 ZHZ
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,778 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,514 miles

All coil springs in rusty condition.

Front cross member in very rusty condition.

Rear cross member very rusty.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 31,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All coil springs very rusty.

Front cross member rusty.

Rear cross member very rusty.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,641 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 30,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,971 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 26,464 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 26,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bumper insecure

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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YJ51 ZHZ is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ51 ZHZ, 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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YJ51 ZHZ is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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