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Q788WHL

1998 Reliant Trike

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,691 mi
Last recorded38,691 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Trike33,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ788WHL
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 38,691 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 31 May 2014 38,339 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 38,339 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (9.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 38,309 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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Q788WHL is a 1998 Reliant Trike in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q788WHL, 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 Q788WHL registered?

Q788WHL is a 1998 Reliant Trike, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is Q788WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q788WHL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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