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VX51 AHP

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,177 mi
Last recorded37,177 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 AHP
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 37,177 miles

both rear suspension mounting & springs corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,849 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 34,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,005 miles

Rear subframe has surface rust

Slight corrosion on both front brake discs

o/s/f tyre has serveral small cuts in sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,975 miles

Both rear rubber exhaust mounts perished

No spare wheel

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre appears to have been touching body but appears ok when tested

Fuel hoses badly perished but not leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2008 31,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fuel hoses badly perished but not leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No spare wheel

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre appears to have been touching body but appears ok when tested

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,431 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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VX51 AHP is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VX51 AHP, 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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What year was VX51 AHP registered?

VX51 AHP is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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