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Q520WHL

1971 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83 mi
Last recorded83 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 Reliant Trike13,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ520WHL
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 83 miles

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 May 2008 63 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 30,769 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 30,769 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,769 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 30,072 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 29,942 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (9.2.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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Q520WHL is a 1971 Reliant Trike in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 13,044 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 Q520WHL, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q520WHL registered?

Q520WHL is a 1971 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q520WHL safe to buy?

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