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D517 DOW

1986 Reliant Trike

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,137 mi
Last recorded1,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Reliant Trike7,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD517 DOW
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 1,137 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 617 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 93 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 1 miles

headlamp image slightly blurry

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,007 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 21,997 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 19,331 miles

Exhaust near end of life

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrotion on h/brake cable

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,331 miles

Exhaust near end of life

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrotion on h/brake cable

Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,193 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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D517 DOW is a 1986 Reliant Trike in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 7,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D517 DOW, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D517 DOW registered?

D517 DOW is a 1986 Reliant Trike, first registered on 13 November 1986.

Is D517 DOW safe to buy?

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