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R865 MFE

1998 Reliant Trike

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,551 mi
Last recorded33,551 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Trike33,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 MFE
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 33,551 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,163 miles

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,954 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,790 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,666 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 47,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 45,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 45,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,733 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear shockabsorber mounting rubbers perished

fuel cap sealing flange corroded

Fail 22 May 2007 44,728 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear damper upper and lower mounting rubbers perished

fuel cap mounting flange corroded

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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R865 MFE is a 1998 Reliant Trike in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R865 MFE, 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 R865 MFE registered?

R865 MFE is a 1998 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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