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MPT 24T

1979 Reliant Trike

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,303 mi
Last recorded37,303 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Trike4,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPT 24T
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,303 miles

parking brake weak on off side

Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,148 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 37,148 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Thin in central area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,383 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component slightly corroded. (9.2.5d)

Offside Front suspension assembly component slightly corroded. (9.2.5d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 28,380 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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MPT 24T is a 1979 Reliant Trike in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 4,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPT 24T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MPT 24T registered?

MPT 24T is a 1979 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is MPT 24T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPT 24T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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