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Q868HNR

1971 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

890 mi
Last recorded890 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1971 Reliant Trike13,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ868HNR
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2013 890 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2011 853 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 853 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2010 702 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 702 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2009 134 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 36,154 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,934 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 35,934 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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
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Q868HNR is a 1971 Reliant Trike in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Q868HNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q868HNR registered?

Q868HNR is a 1971 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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