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CVB 505W

1981 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVB 505W
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2022

Nearside Front Position lamp not working On rear mudguard (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working On rear mudguard (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 5,714 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 5,699 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working From front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 5,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 5,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 5,644 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 5,123 miles

nearside fork seal condition

Pass 11 Apr 2016 4,162 miles

propshaft joint worn

rear brakes effort

Fail 31 Mar 2016 4,162 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

propshaft joint worn

rear brakes effort

Pass 23 Mar 2015 4,123 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 4,123 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 4,099 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 Sep 2013 4,099 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 4,058 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 4,056 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 2,910 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 2,907 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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CVB 505W is a 1981 Reliant Trike in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CVB 505W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CVB 505W registered?

CVB 505W is a 1981 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is CVB 505W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVB 505W shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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