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LJ53 PCY

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,813 mi
Last recorded29,813 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto16,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 PCY
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads seem low, difficult to fully inspect

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts as rear seats folded away and boot full

Fail 5 Sep 2013 29,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake pads seem low, difficult to fully inspect

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts as rear seats folded away and boot full

Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,459 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 24,457 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,334 miles

unable to check rear seat beltsdue to seat being removed

Pass 3 Sep 2009 8,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 2,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 1,458 miles

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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LJ53 PCY is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 16,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ53 PCY, 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 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 PCY is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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