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Y315 OBJ

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,743 mi
Last recorded27,743 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 OBJ
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,741 miles

Front brake discs sloghtly corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,402 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 26,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 22,199 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

o/s front tyre cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,993 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 12,993 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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Y315 OBJ is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y315 OBJ, 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 Y315 OBJ registered?

Y315 OBJ is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y315 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y315 OBJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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