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GX04 AFE

2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,812 mi
Last recorded26,812 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 AFE
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,812 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 26,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,093 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,060 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 12,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto?

Based on 1,308 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
1,714
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing rough when rotated 50
brake recording little or no effort 43
Headlamp aim too low 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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GX04 AFE is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 20,647 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is wheel bearing rough when rotated, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX04 AFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX04 AFE registered?

GX04 AFE is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GX04 AFE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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