CarVerify

Free Car Check

PFV 979X

1982 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,348 mi
Last recorded62,348 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1982 Reliant Trike3,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFV 979X
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 May 2016 62,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,010 miles

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
Full Reliant Trike reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PFV 979X is a 1982 Reliant Trike in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 3,594 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 PFV 979X, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PFV 979X?

You can check the full history of PFV 979X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PFV 979X registered?

PFV 979X is a 1982 Reliant Trike, first registered on 20 March 1982.

Is PFV 979X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFV 979X shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFV 979X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PFV 979X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.