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Q624WHL

1997 Reliant Trike

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

6,644 mi
Last recorded6,644 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Trike3,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ624WHL
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 6,644 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

handle bar mounts, slightly loose.

Pass 8 May 2025 6,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 6,289 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 5,415 miles

ULW 320KG.

Pass 6 May 2022 4,751 miles

Prop shaft, front joint worn.

Fail 4 May 2022 4,741 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft, front joint worn.

Pass 7 May 2021 3,174 miles

ULW 320KG.

Pass 15 May 2020 2,724 miles

NSR Brake, binding slightly.

ULW 320KG.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 2,008 miles

ULW 320KG.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 1,996 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Handlebar insecure to the extent that detachment is likely (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp to the NS.

ULW 320KG.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 1,068 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2016 717 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,998 miles

headlamp lens masked for purposes of test

testers opinion ; position lamps on wheel arches are rather small

Fail 15 Sep 2015 99,998 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

headlamp lens masked for purposes of test

testers opinion ; position lamps on wheel arches are rather small

Pass 3 Oct 2014
Fail 3 Oct 2014

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,063 miles

indicator operation

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,548 miles

exhaust noise level higher than expected

rear fog lamp not upright to rear of vehicle

recommend engineers report

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,046 miles

front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,269 miles

Centre front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front mudgaurd bracket condition

front tyre sidewall perished

headlight glass cracked

headrace bearings slightly tight

offside rear wheel bearing condition

propshaft joint

Fail 1 Oct 2008 78,269 miles

Centre front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

front mudgaurd bracket condition

front tyre sidewall perished

headlight glass cracked

headrace bearings slightly tight

offside rear wheel bearing condition

propshaft joint

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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Q624WHL is a 1997 Reliant Trike in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Q624WHL, 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.

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What year was Q624WHL registered?

Q624WHL is a 1997 Reliant Trike, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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