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HT02 EPE

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Black Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

9,842 mi
Last recorded9,842 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 EPE
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,842 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2013 9,842 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 May 2012 923 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 8,761 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of retest

no side repeaters fitted

Fail 19 May 2011 8,760 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

no side repeaters fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 8,131 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 8,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 28 May 2009 7,615 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 7,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

fuel hoses perrished

Pass 27 May 2008 6,877 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 6,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,891 miles

slight corrossion on front discs

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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HT02 EPE is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Black with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 19,876 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 HT02 EPE, 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 24 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 HT02 EPE registered?

HT02 EPE is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is HT02 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT02 EPE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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