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LJ53 VAD

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,080 mi
Last recorded44,080 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VAD
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,080 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,094 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 38,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 30,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 23,314 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 16,170 miles

exhaust blowing

offside mirror cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2009 8,122 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,761 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 7,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2007 6,709 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 6,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 5,385 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 5,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LJ53 VAD is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ53 VAD, 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 LJ53 VAD registered?

LJ53 VAD is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 VAD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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