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DLK 146Y

1983 Robin Hood S7

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,754 mi
Last recorded3,754 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Robin Hood S735,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLK 146Y
MakeRobin Hood
ModelS7
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 3,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 3,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2023 3,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 6 Aug 2022
Pass 9 Apr 2021 846 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 846 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 2 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 7,389 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 17,342 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Chassis is cracked near to the offside engine mount bracket, this is not in a prescribed area.

Front nose cone is showing signs of insecurity.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front wing front bracket is showing signs of weakness.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passengers seat base missing at time of test.

Steering column shaft is fouling on radiator.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 5,450 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 5,450 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Robin Hood S7?

Based on 896 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
293
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
position lamp(s) not working 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Headlamp aim too high 11
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DLK 146Y is a 1983 Robin Hood S7 in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Robin Hood S7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 35,657 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 Robin Hood S7 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLK 146Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Robin Hood S7 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Robin Hood S7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLK 146Y registered?

DLK 146Y is a 1983 Robin Hood S7, first registered on 29 March 1983.

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