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1987 Midas 1.3L Petrol · Q740 HCP

Q740 HCP

1987 Midas (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 1987. Recorded mileage 6,742 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2023.

Make & Model
MIDAS
Year / Origin
1987
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Sept 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
6,742 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Sept 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1275cc
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Q740 HCP Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2022
  • 6,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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Q740 HCP MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Midas Unknown (Q740 HCP) between September 2022 and September 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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Q740 HCP Mileage History

  1. 07/09/20226,741 mi
  2. 09/09/20226,742 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 173 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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