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EDH 265T

1979 Reliant Robin

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

817 mi
Last recorded817 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDH 265T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 817 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 796 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 99,527 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,527 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,558 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,508 miles

Centre Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,433 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,074 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 89,959 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 87,551 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 84,487 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 84,487 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 81,249 miles

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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EDH 265T is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,754 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 EDH 265T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDH 265T registered?

EDH 265T is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 March 1979.

Is EDH 265T safe to buy?

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