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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Stop lamp not working front brake lever (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre tread perished
Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (9.2.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Trike?
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Q289GCM is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 12,932 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 Q289GCM, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q289GCM registered?
Q289GCM is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 15 June 1990.
Is Q289GCM safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q289GCM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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