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Y716 XDN

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

White Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,491 mi
Last recorded40,491 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 XDN
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2015 40,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,955 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,759 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 36,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,169 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,079 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 26,257 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 26,250 miles

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

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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Y716 XDN is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in White with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y716 XDN, 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 Y716 XDN registered?

Y716 XDN is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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