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B746 OUT

1985 Reliant Trike

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,100 mi
Last recorded8,100 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Reliant Trike14,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB746 OUT
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2015 8,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (9.6.1)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2015 8,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2013 8,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 7,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 7,494 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,800 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 7,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 7,048 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 6,892 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 6,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 6,344 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 6,327 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,255 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 6,236 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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B746 OUT is a 1985 Reliant Trike in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 14,246 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 B746 OUT, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B746 OUT registered?

B746 OUT is a 1985 Reliant Trike, first registered on 17 May 1985.

Is B746 OUT safe to buy?

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