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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommended asap (4.1.E.1)
handle bar brake lever has little reserve travel - recommend adjusting
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)
x3 tyres perished
Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)
Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)
x3 tyres perished
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low and may require adjustment
nearside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear tyre perishing and starting to wear low
Oil leak
Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake not operating rear brake light
fuel tank in way of operation of hand brake lever
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake not operating rear brake light
fuel tank in way of operation of hand brake lever
movement on hand brake cable mount on off side rear bake plate
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tricycle?
Based on 944 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UHV 617M is a 1974 Volkswagen Tricycle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Tricycle fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHV 617M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UHV 617M registered?
UHV 617M is a 1974 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 17 January 1974.
Is UHV 617M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UHV 617M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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