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C587 CTA

1985 Reliant Trike

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Reliant Trike14,246 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC587 CTA
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025
Fail 19 Mar 2025

Brake performance unable to be tested Fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 14,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 14,562 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play Notchy and stiff (2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 14,528 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 14,326 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 14,326 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2009 14,165 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 13,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,728 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 12,716 miles

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

Centre Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2005 30,543 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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C587 CTA is a 1985 Reliant Trike in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C587 CTA, 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 C587 CTA registered?

C587 CTA is a 1985 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C587 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C587 CTA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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