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C270 PBD

1986 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,042 mi
Last recorded14,042 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Reliant Trike7,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 PBD
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,042 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 14,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,392 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 13,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,269 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 12,365 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,952 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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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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