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Q418PVL

1998 Reliant Trike

Multi-colour Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,813 mi
Last recorded59,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Reliant Trike33,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ418PVL
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,813 miles

both rear tyres perishing

fuel cap seal could do with being larger

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,755 miles

footbrake master cylinder flexes quite a lot on bracket under pressure

Fail 31 May 2013 59,751 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

footbrake master cylinder flexes quite a lot on bracket under pressure

Pass 3 Aug 2007
Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,053 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 45,053 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear fog lamp inoperative.not a mandatory requirement

Pass 3 Aug 2004 45,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2004 45,053 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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Q418PVL is a 1998 Reliant Trike in Multi-colour with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 33,176 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 Q418PVL, 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 28 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q418PVL registered?

Q418PVL is a 1998 Reliant Trike, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is Q418PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q418PVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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