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HVT 275D

1966 Reliant Trike

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

977 mi
Last recorded977 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVT 275D
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 977 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork stantion (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 948 miles

Centre Front tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 948 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 875 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,999 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,999 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 31,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,999 miles

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

nearside engine mouting nut not tightened right up

Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,604 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2007 72,580 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear mudguard insecure

front brake sticks on

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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HVT 275D is a 1966 Reliant Trike in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HVT 275D, 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 60 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVT 275D registered?

HVT 275D is a 1966 Reliant Trike, first registered on 31 December 1966.

Is HVT 275D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVT 275D shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HVT 275D have outstanding finance?

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