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YN51 GBF

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,054 mi
Last recorded25,054 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 GBF
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,054 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 25,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,540 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,547 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,558 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 14,348 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 14,169 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YN51 GBF is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YN51 GBF, 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 YN51 GBF registered?

YN51 GBF is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is YN51 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 GBF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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