MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Position lamp switch insecure unit (4.2.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
engine oil leak
front shock leak and leaking oil slightly
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
front shocks has slight leak
oil leak
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Trike?
Based on 1,623 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.
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B256 DAV is a 1985 Reliant Trike in Black with a 2,936cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1985 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 14,246 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 B256 DAV, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B256 DAV registered?
B256 DAV is a 1985 Reliant Trike, first registered on 10 May 1985.
Is B256 DAV safe to buy?
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