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ELR 521T

1979 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,783 mi
Last recorded76,783 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELR 521T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,783 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 76,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,783 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 76,783 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

excess blue smoke emitted from exhaust system.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 76,308 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Slight lift in steering column and dashboard

Fail 5 Jun 2006 76,285 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Some lift in steering column and dashboard

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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ELR 521T is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ELR 521T, 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 ELR 521T registered?

ELR 521T is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 May 1979.

Is ELR 521T safe to buy?

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