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YJ53 YLC

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,785 mi
Last recorded8,785 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto16,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YLC
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008
Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,364 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 6,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,865 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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YJ53 YLC is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 16,129 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 YJ53 YLC, 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 23 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 YJ53 YLC registered?

YJ53 YLC is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is YJ53 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 YLC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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