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Q161ENR

1987 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,505 mi
Last recorded12,505 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Trike7,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ161ENR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,505 miles

Centre Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,192 miles

handbrake awkward to operate

n/s rear brake slight binding

oil around n/s rear hub

Fail 14 Apr 2012 12,184 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake awkward to operate

n/s rear brake slight binding

oil around n/s rear hub

Pass 2 Apr 2011 11,423 miles

Centre Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

footbrake requires heavy pressure

handbrak awkward to operate

Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,495 miles

centre side light not working

damage to braiding on front brake hoses

handbrake difficult to operate

Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,445 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 9,431 miles

Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake awkward to opperate

o/s rear hub oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2006 8,007 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake awkward to operate & could do with adjusting

Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,007 miles

handbrake awkward to operate & could do with adjusting

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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Q161ENR is a 1987 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 7,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q161ENR, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q161ENR registered?

Q161ENR is a 1987 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is Q161ENR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q161ENR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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