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EPT 244S

1978 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,821 mi
Last recorded33,821 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Trike31,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 244S
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 33,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,690 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber bush slightly perished

Offside Rear upper shock absorber bush slightly deterioated

Fail 7 Jun 2018 33,690 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber bush slightly perished

Offside Rear upper shock absorber bush slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,409 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 33,409 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016
Fail 29 Mar 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015
Fail 1 Apr 2015

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013
Pass 17 Sep 2012
Pass 15 Sep 2011
Pass 9 Sep 2010

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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EPT 244S is a 1978 Reliant Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 31,426 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 EPT 244S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPT 244S registered?

EPT 244S is a 1978 Reliant Trike, first registered on 29 March 1978.

Is EPT 244S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPT 244S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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