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GCT 685N

1974 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,928 mi
Last recorded15,928 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1974 Reliant Robin52,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCT 685N
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 15,928 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 15,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 15,693 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 15,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 15,236 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 15,230 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded frame close to headstock (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,845 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,317 miles

Oil leak

front propshaft joint slight play

nearside rear tyre perished advise replacement

Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,315 miles

offside rear tyre perished advise replacement

Fail 13 Jun 2014 14,315 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished advise replacement

Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake component mountings modified

brake pedal shaft bushes worn

chassis and frame showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs covered with underseal

Fail 8 Apr 2011 11,927 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (9.3.1g)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake component mountings modified

brake pedal shaft bushes worn

chassis and frame showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs covered with underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake component mountings modified

chassis and frame showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs covered with underseal

os rear wheel nuts on the wrong way around

Fail 15 Apr 2010 44,276 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake component mountings modified

chassis and frame showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs covered with underseal

os rear wheel nuts on the wrong way around

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake system component mountings modified

chassis and frame showing signs of corrosion previous repairs covered with underseal

fuel pipe starting to perish

Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,133 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (9.3.1g)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake system component mountings modified

chassis and frame showing signs of corrosion previous repairs covered with underseal

fuel pipe starting to perish

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,344 miles

CHASSIS AND FRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FILLER MOULDING AROUND MODIFIED HEADSTOCK STARTING TO CRACK AND SHOULD BE REMOVED TO CHECK CONDITION OF FRAME IN HEADSTOCK ARED

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING MODIFIED

FUEL PIPE STARTING TO PERISH

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front wheel spindle loose (9.2.8a) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS AND FRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FILLER MOULDING AROUND MODIFIED HEADSTOCK STARTING TO CRACK AND SHOULD BE REMOVED TO CHECK CONDITION OF FRAME IN HEADSTOCK ARED

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING MODIFIED

FUEL PIPE STARTING TO PERISH

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,338 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

filler moulding around headstock starting to crack and should be removed to check condition of frame in headstock area

front brake caliper mounting modified

fuel pipe starting to perish

Pass 11 Nov 2005 42,077 miles

filler moulding around headstock starting to crack and should be removed to check condition of frame around headstock area

fuel pipes starting to perish

rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

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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GCT 685N is a 1974 Reliant Robin in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,367 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 GCT 685N, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCT 685N registered?

GCT 685N is a 1974 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 October 1974.

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