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XUY 398V

1979 Reliant Trike

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,022 mi
Last recorded28,022 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Reliant Trike4,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 398V
MakeReliant
ModelTrike
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 28,022 miles

no hazard/indicator tell tale fitted as lights are visible from the riding position

Fail 18 May 2018 28,022 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy joint loose (7.1.4)

nearside front caliper, disc, hose and comp valve bypassed and redundant. other brakes meet full requirements

no hazard/indicator tell tale fitted as lights are visible from the riding position

Pass 11 Mar 2016 803 miles

front tyre wearing thin

nearside rear tail light slightly dimmer than offside but functions

some travel on front brake lever

Pass 11 Feb 2015 3,122 miles

front mudguard has a fixing bolt missing but is secure

fuel pipe is 'flattened' in various areas,

nearside fork leg has a slight weep from seal

not all front disc lock tabs are bent over, but discs secure

very slight pull to right under braking, in my opinion not dangerous, but WILL require further attention

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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XUY 398V is a 1979 Reliant Trike in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 4,834 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 XUY 398V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUY 398V registered?

XUY 398V is a 1979 Reliant Trike, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is XUY 398V safe to buy?

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