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120 VVW

1961 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration120 VVW
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 4 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 4 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion chassis (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion chassis (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 4,879 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 4,615 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 4,313 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 34,969 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,969 miles

front steering joint play in top joint

number plate loose

Pass 10 Jul 2007 2,572 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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120 VVW is a 1961 Reliant Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 120 VVW, 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 65 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 120 VVW registered?

120 VVW is a 1961 Reliant Trike, first registered on 23 May 1961.

Is 120 VVW safe to buy?

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