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E790 SHA

1988 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

407 mi
Last recorded407 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE790 SHA
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 8 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,035 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 50,996 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,758 miles

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

offside engine mounting insecure

steering box has slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2018 49,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

offside engine mounting insecure

steering box has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,099 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,481 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 26,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,290 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,279 miles

slight free play in front king pin

Fail 12 Sep 2013 26,206 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight free play in front king pin

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,793 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,255 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,709 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 19,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

front tyre pressure low

Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,863 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,775 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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E790 SHA is a 1988 Reliant Trike in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E790 SHA, 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 38 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E790 SHA registered?

E790 SHA is a 1988 Reliant Trike, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E790 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E790 SHA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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