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TWB 490Y

1982 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,316 mi
Last recorded17,316 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Reliant Trike3,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWB 490Y
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,316 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 17,301 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 17,250 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 4,440 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 4,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 4,378 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 4,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,010 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 3,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 3,547 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
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TWB 490Y is a 1982 Reliant Trike in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 TWB 490Y, 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

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What year was TWB 490Y registered?

TWB 490Y is a 1982 Reliant Trike, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is TWB 490Y safe to buy?

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