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Q398FDF

1991 Volkswagen Trike

Brown Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ398FDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024
Fail 17 Oct 2024

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 45,258 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,753 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,268 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2008 42,268 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 40,090 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 35,121 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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Q398FDF is a 1991 Volkswagen Trike in Brown with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q398FDF, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q398FDF registered?

Q398FDF is a 1991 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is Q398FDF safe to buy?

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