CarVerify

Free Car Check

Q538WHL

1997 Reliant Trike

Red Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,837 mi
Last recorded6,837 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Trike3,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ538WHL
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 6,837 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 5,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 4,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 4,666 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 4,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 4,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 3,884 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 3,755 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 3,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 3,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 2,553 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 2,296 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 2,287 miles

Front Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other steering defects please enter 5100 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Reliant Trike reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Q538WHL is a 1997 Reliant Trike in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 3,464 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 Q538WHL, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q538WHL?

You can check the full history of Q538WHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Q538WHL registered?

Q538WHL is a 1997 Reliant Trike, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is Q538WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q538WHL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q538WHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Q538WHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.