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Q861GJT

1998 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,989 mi
Last recorded30,989 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Trike33,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ861GJT
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 30,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 30,880 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 30,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 30,540 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 30,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 30,153 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 29,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,575 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 48,771 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 46,887 miles

hand brake lever assembley requires clevis pin instead of nut and bolt

Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,782 miles

hand brake lever assembley requires clevis pin instead of nut amd bolt.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,327 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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Q861GJT is a 1998 Reliant Trike in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q861GJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q861GJT registered?

Q861GJT is a 1998 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is Q861GJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q861GJT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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