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C478 AWW

1985 Reliant Trike

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,375 mi
Last recorded3,375 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Reliant Trike14,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC478 AWW
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 3,375 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 3,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2009 3,375 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 3,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 211 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 211 miles

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2007 3,375 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 3,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 24 May 2006 3,375 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake only just able to be applied from drivers seat

rear seat of very weak construction

rear seat-belts of quite weak mounting

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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C478 AWW is a 1985 Reliant Trike in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C478 AWW, 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 C478 AWW registered?

C478 AWW is a 1985 Reliant Trike, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C478 AWW safe to buy?

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