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HBD 505N

1975 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,925 mi
Last recorded57,925 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 Reliant Trike29,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBD 505N
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 57,561 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 57,149 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 55,207 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 55,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 53,841 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 53,841 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 3,415 miles
Pass 7 Jun 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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HBD 505N is a 1975 Reliant Trike in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 29,500 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 HBD 505N, 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 51 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 HBD 505N?

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What year was HBD 505N registered?

HBD 505N is a 1975 Reliant Trike, first registered on 3 January 1975.

Is HBD 505N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBD 505N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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