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D23 VTY

1987 Reliant Trike

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,927 mi
Last recorded1,927 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Reliant Trike4,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 VTY
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 1,927 miles

Rear position lamps obviously too bright.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 570 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 516 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 318 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 98 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 98 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 90 miles

Amateur-built vehicle. No seat belts

Unbodied tricycle.

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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D23 VTY is a 1987 Reliant Trike in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 4,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D23 VTY, 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 39 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 D23 VTY?

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What year was D23 VTY registered?

D23 VTY is a 1987 Reliant Trike, first registered on 17 March 1987.

Is D23 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 VTY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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