MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
front mud guard has one bolt missing
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (9.2.1c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
front mud guard has one bolt missing
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Ball joint inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
How Reliable is the Reliant Trike?
Based on 1,623 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C270 PBD is a 1986 Reliant Trike in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1986 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 7,495 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 C270 PBD, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C270 PBD registered?
C270 PBD is a 1986 Reliant Trike, first registered on 21 May 1986.
Is C270 PBD safe to buy?
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