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BD52 GRU

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,596 mi
Last recorded22,596 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 GRU
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,596 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,213 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,202 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,429 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 20,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,080 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 17,080 miles

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 14,006 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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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BD52 GRU is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,423 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 BD52 GRU, 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 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 GRU registered?

BD52 GRU is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is BD52 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 GRU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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