MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
handbrake awkward to operate
n/s rear brake slight binding
oil around n/s rear hub
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
Centre Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
footbrake requires heavy pressure
handbrak awkward to operate
centre side light not working
damage to braiding on front brake hoses
handbrake difficult to operate
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
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
handbrake awkward to operate & could do with adjusting
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Trike?
Based on 2,868 MOT tests across 298 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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