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BYG 486Y

1982 Reliant Trike

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,782 mi
Last recorded1,782 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Reliant Trike3,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYG 486Y
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 1,782 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 1,782 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2013 1,730 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 1,730 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 1,708 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 1,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 1,705 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 1,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 1,130 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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BYG 486Y is a 1982 Reliant Trike in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 3,594 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 BYG 486Y, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYG 486Y registered?

BYG 486Y is a 1982 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is BYG 486Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYG 486Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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