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YB03 LNV

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,064 mi
Last recorded37,064 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 LNV
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,032 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,272 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,463 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,066 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,636 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wings slightly damaged

nearside front wheel bearing noise when rotated

offside front disc corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 26,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wings slightly damaged

nearside front wheel bearing noise when rotated

offside front disc corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,862 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 20,272 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 20,272 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

FUEL TANK SUSPECT LEAK WHEN FULL

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,453 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 16,453 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 5,645 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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YB03 LNV is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB03 LNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB03 LNV is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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