CarVerify

Free Car Check

DCV 15V

1980 Reliant Trike

Red Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCV 15V
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020
Pass 16 Jul 2019

brakes could be better

suspension could be better

Pass 9 Jul 2018

brakes and suspension could be better

Fail 3 Jul 2018

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2016
Pass 17 Oct 2015 6,228 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 6,228 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 6,159 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 6,159 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010
Fail 5 Mar 2010

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings (9.2.5d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008
Pass 12 Oct 2006

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

some play in header bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2005
Fail 29 Sep 2005

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Reliant Trike reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DCV 15V is a 1980 Reliant Trike in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCV 15V, 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 DCV 15V?

You can check the full history of DCV 15V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DCV 15V registered?

DCV 15V is a 1980 Reliant Trike, first registered on 3 January 1980.

Is DCV 15V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCV 15V shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DCV 15V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DCV 15V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.