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D551 OMW

1986 Reliant Trike

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

5,209 mi
Last recorded5,209 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Trike7,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD551 OMW
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 5,209 miles

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

Steering headbearings slightly notchy

Pass 24 Jul 2025 4,870 miles

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

Nearside steering lock stop damaged.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 4,388 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 4,249 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 4,118 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fork leg seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 4,118 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fork leg seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 3,222 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 3,222 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 2,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 143 miles
Pass 5 May 2017
Pass 29 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear trye has signs off tread cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014
Pass 11 Aug 2012 2,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2011

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

oil on under side of vehichle not excessive

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,131 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 16,131 miles

Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Steering control handlebar grip has no clearance at full lock (9.2.2b)

Steering control restriction of the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,132 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 16,132 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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D551 OMW is a 1986 Reliant Trike in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 D551 OMW, 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 D551 OMW registered?

D551 OMW is a 1986 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D551 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D551 OMW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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