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WSF 227K

1971 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,501 mi
Last recorded24,501 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Reliant Trike13,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSF 227K
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,501 miles

unable to test design or quality and quantity of welds on custom frame

Fail 3 Oct 2016 24,501 miles

Braking system leaking union at front caliper (3.6.A.1)

unable to test design or quality and quantity of welds on custom frame

Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,035 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 4 Aug 2015 24,010 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,222 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 22,401 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 22,368 miles

Front Fork yoke clamp bolt loose (9.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,693 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 21,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,064 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,501 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,544 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 14,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WSF 227K is a 1971 Reliant Trike in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 13,044 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 WSF 227K, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WSF 227K registered?

WSF 227K is a 1971 Reliant Trike, first registered on 7 September 1971.

Is WSF 227K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSF 227K shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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