MOT History from tests of petrol MICROCAR VIRGOs year 2003

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Pass percent:62.60%

(The average a petrol MICROCAR VIRGO year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:1,468 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	84
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	79
Brake pipe excessively corroded	66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	56
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	43
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	29
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	28
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	22
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	21
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	20
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	20
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	20
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	16
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	15
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	14
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	10
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Registration plate lamp issues	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	9
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	9
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Brake hose damaged	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Parking brake lever insecure \|3.1.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	3
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	84
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	79
Brake pipe excessively corroded	66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	56
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	43
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	29
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	28
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	22
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	21
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	20
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	20
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	20
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	16
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	15
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	14
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	10
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Registration plate lamp issues	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	9
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	9
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Brake hose damaged	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Parking brake lever insecure \|3.1.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	3
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MICROCAR VIRGOs year 2003

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