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BWS 732S

1978 Reliant Robin

Yellow Electric 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2006
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

34,412 mi
Last recorded34,412 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2005
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 732S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typeElectric
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2005 34,412 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 34,412 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 34,412 miles

Centre Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 34,386 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2005 34,371 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear steel brakepipe rusting

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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BWS 732S is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 BWS 732S, 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 BWS 732S registered?

BWS 732S is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 May 1978.

Is BWS 732S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 732S shows 5 tests with a 20% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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