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Y541 ODX

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,446 mi
Last recorded18,446 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 ODX
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 18,446 miles

front brake discs swept area sl;ightly reduced and light corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2014 18,417 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,577 miles

chassis as such rusting

exhaust rusting

front brake discs in poor condition inner swept area reduced

rear no plate could be better

smell of petrol around car nothing found during test advise further investigation

suspension rusting

Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,782 miles

rear no plate could be better

suspension and subframes very rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,879 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 15,879 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,755 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 14,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,791 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,170 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 11,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,698 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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Y541 ODX is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y541 ODX, 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 Y541 ODX registered?

Y541 ODX is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y541 ODX 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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