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A863 GVN

1984 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,854 mi
Last recorded4,854 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1984 Reliant Trike11,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA863 GVN
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2010 4,854 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 4,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 4,869 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 4,869 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 4,826 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 4,826 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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A863 GVN is a 1984 Reliant Trike in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 11,076 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 A863 GVN, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A863 GVN registered?

A863 GVN is a 1984 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A863 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A863 GVN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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