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D316 CAY

1987 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Reliant Trike4,199 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD316 CAY
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight travel on front brake control.

Pass 27 Jul 2024

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2023

Central Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play Top mounting bolt insecure (2.2.2 (g))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Off rear foot control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022
Fail 15 Aug 2022

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021
Pass 17 Jul 2019 8,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 8,437 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 7,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 3,853 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 384 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,647 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 34,647 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly when rotated

Pass 21 May 2012 34,647 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 34,647 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Fail 15 May 2012 34,647 miles

Front suspension spring incomplete (9.2.6a)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (9.2.1b)

battery insecure

clutch cable fouling exhaust

exhaust noisey

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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D316 CAY is a 1987 Reliant Trike in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 D316 CAY, 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.

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What year was D316 CAY registered?

D316 CAY is a 1987 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D316 CAY safe to buy?

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