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BDH 524T

1978 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,986 mi
Last recorded54,986 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDH 524T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,986 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil seepage engine area

Fail 31 Aug 2018 54,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil seepage engine area

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,824 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 54,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 54,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,386 miles

EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,147 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

VEHICLE IS LOTS OF SURFACE RUST ALL OVER THE FLOOR PAN UNDERNEATH

Pass 28 May 2011 53,259 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 53,259 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 53,055 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 52,973 miles

Battery insecure

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s engine mounting brocken

Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,973 miles

Battery insecure

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s engine mounting brocken

Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,631 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,104 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 52,104 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,564 miles

general vehicle corrosion throughout none penetrive

Pass 4 Oct 2005 51,114 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 51,114 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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BDH 524T is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,087 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 Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDH 524T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDH 524T registered?

BDH 524T is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 October 1978.

Is BDH 524T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDH 524T shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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