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B770 EWA

1985 Reliant Trike

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

652 mi
Last recorded652 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Reliant Trike14,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB770 EWA
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 652 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 582 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe from fuel tank to fuel pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged (foot brake) master cylinder rod bent when applied hit floor of vehicle (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play foot pedal excessive play at pivot point (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement in shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis has not been continuously welded on the inside and outside of the chassis near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis has not been continuously welded on the inside near brake master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber fuel pipe deteriorated from pump to engine ()

Offside Rear coil spring rubbing on chassis

Pass 26 Aug 2017 24 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished on side walls (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 12,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 10,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,297 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 6,296 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,985 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 359 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 359 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 6 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6 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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B770 EWA is a 1985 Reliant Trike in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B770 EWA, 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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B770 EWA is a 1985 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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