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C833 TVN

1985 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

377 mi
Last recorded377 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Reliant Trike14,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC833 TVN
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 377 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 353 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2018
Pass 21 Jun 2017

Front tyre on 2mm

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 26,106 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,546 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 25,546 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 25,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,506 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,241 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 25,241 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,929 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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C833 TVN is a 1985 Reliant Trike in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C833 TVN, 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 C833 TVN registered?

C833 TVN is a 1985 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C833 TVN safe to buy?

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