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CTY 49V

1980 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,838 mi
Last recorded51,838 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTY 49V
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,600 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 31,600 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 31,305 miles

Amateur-built non-bodied 3-wheel vehicle. Optional seat belts fitted for rear seats only; operating correctly.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,305 miles

Amateur-built non-bodied 3-wheel vehicle. Optional seat belts fitted for rear seats only; operating correctly.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,661 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 18,295 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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CTY 49V is a 1980 Reliant Trike in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CTY 49V, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CTY 49V?

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What year was CTY 49V registered?

CTY 49V is a 1980 Reliant Trike, first registered on 8 July 1980.

Is CTY 49V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTY 49V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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