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A834 SHW

1984 Reliant Trike

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

759 mi
Last recorded759 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Reliant Trike11,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA834 SHW
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 759 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 542 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 502 miles

Brake master cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.G.1c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Reliant Trike?

Based on 1,623 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 50
reflector missing 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16
brake recording little or no effort 15
position lamp(s) not working 13
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A834 SHW is a 1984 Reliant Trike in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 11,076 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 Reliant Trike fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A834 SHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 42 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A834 SHW?

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What year was A834 SHW registered?

A834 SHW is a 1984 Reliant Trike, first registered on 14 February 1984.

Is A834 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A834 SHW shows 3 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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