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VKG 557S

1978 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,037 mi
Last recorded32,037 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1978 Reliant Trike31,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKG 557S
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,037 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 32,037 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 980 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 980 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2006 857 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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VKG 557S is a 1978 Reliant Trike in Black with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 31,426 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 VKG 557S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKG 557S registered?

VKG 557S is a 1978 Reliant Trike, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is VKG 557S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKG 557S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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