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ELK 423J

1970 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELK 423J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017

Both rear brake hubs damp

wiring loom near steering lock stop

Pass 29 May 2014

MAIN BEAM WARNING LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 29 May 2014

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MAIN BEAM WARNING LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 18 Jun 2013

Main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2013

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2012

N/S outer sidelight not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011
Fail 20 May 2011

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010
Fail 14 Jun 2010

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 133 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 133 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 17 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Trike?

Based on 2,868 MOT tests across 298 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 74
wheel bearing has excessive play 38
position lamp(s) not working 29
brake recording little or no effort 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
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ELK 423J is a 1970 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Trike fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELK 423J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ELK 423J registered?

ELK 423J is a 1970 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 3 November 1970.

Is ELK 423J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELK 423J shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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