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VOC 805S

1978 Reliant Trike

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,783 mi
Last recorded51,783 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 Reliant Trike31,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOC 805S
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,783 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,783 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

detent steering head bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,783 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 51,783 miles

Centre Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,638 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,637 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,769 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,841 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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VOC 805S is a 1978 Reliant Trike in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 31,426 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 VOC 805S, 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 48 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 VOC 805S registered?

VOC 805S is a 1978 Reliant Trike, first registered on 25 May 1978.

Is VOC 805S safe to buy?

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