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EBT 871W

1980 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,955 mi
Last recorded84,955 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBT 871W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 84,955 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,907 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 83,907 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 83,588 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,439 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 74,439 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EBT 871W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,571 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 EBT 871W, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EBT 871W?

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What year was EBT 871W registered?

EBT 871W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is EBT 871W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBT 871W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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