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GRJ 493N

1975 Reliant Robin

Brown Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,231 mi
Last recorded37,231 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1975 Reliant Robin41,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRJ 493N
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,231 miles

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

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

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

chassis is corroded

front wheel rim is corroded

fuel tank is corroded

oil laeks from engine and diff pinon seal

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,912 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank corroded and in poor condition

oil leaks from engine gearbox and diff

temparary repair to fuel tank drain plug

un derside of vehicle is coreroded inv arious places

Fail 30 Oct 2007 36,912 miles

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaks from engine gearbox and diff

un derside of vehicle is coreroded inv arious places

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,803 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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GRJ 493N is a 1975 Reliant Robin in Brown with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,418 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 GRJ 493N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GRJ 493N registered?

GRJ 493N is a 1975 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is GRJ 493N safe to buy?

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