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F396 XDC

1989 Reliant Trike

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,747 mi
Last recorded14,747 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 XDC
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 14,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 14,496 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 14,496 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 14,133 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 14,103 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 14,103 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2016 14,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 13,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 13,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 May 2012 12,848 miles

slight travel in front brake leaver

Pass 4 May 2011 1,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 23 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 12 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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F396 XDC is a 1989 Reliant Trike in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F396 XDC, 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 37 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F396 XDC registered?

F396 XDC is a 1989 Reliant Trike, first registered on 5 July 1989.

Is F396 XDC safe to buy?

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