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GU52 HXR

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,045 mi
Last recorded39,045 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 HXR
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 39,045 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,170 miles

all four coil springs corroded + exhaust corroded + n/s/f hub has slight play + both front tyres near wear markers

hand brake cables corroding + rear axel corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 37,168 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake cables snapped

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,790 miles

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

brake disc's rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,347 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 May 2010 36,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALL CRACKED

FRONT B/PADS LOW O/S

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,923 miles

advise rear tyres cracking all over tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear tyres cracking all over tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,050 miles

advise front rubber perished

advise n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Feb 2006 20,794 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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GU52 HXR is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU52 HXR, 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.

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What year was GU52 HXR registered?

GU52 HXR is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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