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ETB 446V

1979 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,938 mi
Last recorded90,938 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETB 446V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,938 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 90,938 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 90,938 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 90,938 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,938 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 90,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 90,938 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ETB 446V is a 1979 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 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 ETB 446V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETB 446V?

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What year was ETB 446V registered?

ETB 446V is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is ETB 446V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETB 446V 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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