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EOH 972V

1980 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,193 mi
Last recorded79,193 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOH 972V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,193 miles

Steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 79,193 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 79,124 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

chassis and underside general corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber mounting bushes split

slight oil leak steering box

some play in front king pin

washer bottle leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2008 79,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

chassis and underside general corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber mounting bushes split

slight oil leak steering box

some play in front king pin

washer bottle leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2007 79,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

chassis general corrosion

clutch draging

some play in front king pin

Fail 27 Nov 2007 79,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

chassis general corrosion

clutch draging

some play in front king pin

Pass 27 Nov 2006 77,586 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear leaf springs bushes spilt

chassis showing corrosion

exhaust mounting straps worn

rear axle oil leak

some play in front king pin

Fail 23 Nov 2006 77,586 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear leaf springs bushes spilt

chassis showing corrosion

exhaust mountings at rear worn

rear axle oil leak

some play in front king pin

Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,915 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking 145/r10

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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EOH 972V is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EOH 972V, 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.

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What year was EOH 972V registered?

EOH 972V is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 March 1980.

Is EOH 972V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOH 972V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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