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N55 KED

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,416 mi
Last recorded37,416 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 KED
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,416 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,793 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,793 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,589 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brakes 25% out of ballance

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough in operasion

Fail 20 Jul 2007 33,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front seat belt slightly rough in operasion

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,036 miles

†2 SEGMENTS OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

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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N55 KED is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 20,087 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 N55 KED, 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 25 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N55 KED is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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