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SRV 947K

1971 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,610 mi
Last recorded71,610 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Trike10,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRV 947K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,610 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 77,610 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 77,610 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 77,610 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 76,933 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,666 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 79,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SRV 947K is a 1971 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 10,478 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 SRV 947K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRV 947K?

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What year was SRV 947K registered?

SRV 947K is a 1971 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 3 September 1971.

Is SRV 947K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRV 947K shows 7 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.

Does SRV 947K have outstanding finance?

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