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Y845 RCR

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,635 mi
Last recorded30,635 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 RCR
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2012 30,635 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,234 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,662 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,897 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,750 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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Y845 RCR is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y845 RCR, 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 Y845 RCR registered?

Y845 RCR is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y845 RCR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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