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AFM 179L

1972 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 179L
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,778 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 87,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,495 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 83,466 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,086 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 82,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,503 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 10,493 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,244 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 7,244 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AFM 179L is a 1972 Reliant Trike in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AFM 179L, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AFM 179L?

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What year was AFM 179L registered?

AFM 179L is a 1972 Reliant Trike, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is AFM 179L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFM 179L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFM 179L have outstanding finance?

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