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Q61JCP

1989 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,021 mi
Last recorded66,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Trike18,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ61JCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,009 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 64,985 miles

Front Stop lamp not working via handle bar brake lever (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,179 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,842 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 4,883 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 4,854 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 4,283 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 3,868 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,621 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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Q61JCP is a 1989 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 18,815 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 Q61JCP, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q61JCP registered?

Q61JCP is a 1989 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is Q61JCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q61JCP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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