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Q583WHL

1997 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,013 mi
Last recorded2,013 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Trike3,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ583WHL
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 2,013 miles

Rear service brake performance low, pedal very hard.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 1,909 miles

Frame heavily painted

Rear brakes slightly out of adjustment

Pass 22 Apr 2022 1,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 1,143 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside indicator switch operation poor

handle bar grips require repositioning

Pass 17 May 2019 267 miles

rear/foot brake performance poor

Pass 5 Oct 2017 63 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 20 miles

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

Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Central Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened brake disc to small ? (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2015 3,042 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 1,710 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 1,710 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 1,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2013 1,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2012 790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 109 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 7,068 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 70,690 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 70,690 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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Q583WHL is a 1997 Reliant Trike in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 3,464 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 Q583WHL, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q583WHL registered?

Q583WHL is a 1997 Reliant Trike, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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