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Q157RNV

1992 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,475 mi
Last recorded30,475 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Trike4,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ157RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 12 Nov 2015 30,475 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 24,761 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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Q157RNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 4,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q157RNV, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q157RNV registered?

Q157RNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is Q157RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q157RNV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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