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LG02 ESF

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Black Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,231 mi
Last recorded49,231 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 ESF
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Front brake discs and pads worn

No side repeaters fitted

Rear seats will not secure in the upright position

Significant play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,235 miles

Engine management light on

One bulb out of five in high level brake light inoperative

Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

One bulb out of five in high level brake light inoperative

offside handbrake lever no movement at brake drum

Pass 9 May 2009 37,701 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r brake drum rubs on back plate

slight exhaust pipe from front pipe

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,036 miles

signs of standing -minor perishing and corrosion

Pass 11 May 2006 28,724 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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LG02 ESF is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Black with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG02 ESF, 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 LG02 ESF registered?

LG02 ESF is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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