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WX51 BLN

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,727 mi
Last recorded32,727 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto19,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 BLN
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,727 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 32,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on dash

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2011 31,853 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.

Offside & nearside front wheel bearings rough.

Radiator leaking.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,965 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,241 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 30,212 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,167 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 29,167 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Corroded†Front Supreme Corroded†Play Infornt Wheel Barrings†Tyres Parrishing

Fail 10 Oct 2005 28,742 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,742 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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WX51 BLN is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 19,590 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 WX51 BLN, 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 24 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX51 BLN registered?

WX51 BLN is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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