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H42 TDT

1991 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

7,409 mi
Last recorded7,409 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Reliant Robin57,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 TDT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 7,409 miles

Brake cable insecure locking nuts (1.1.15 (c))

Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside wires loose

headlight wires loose

idle speed high

wire bare offside rear

Fail 16 Jul 2014 73,469 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

brake fluid warning lighy does not illuminate when pressed

o/s door mirror missing

rear brake cylinder bleed nipple broken

slight end float in steering box shaft

Pass 30 May 2012 6,831 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 6,830 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 3,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 3,091 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 96,555 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 88,730 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 88,730 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 79,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,150 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 68,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 66,491 miles

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

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

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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H42 TDT is a 1991 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1991 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 57,904 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 H42 TDT, 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 35 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H42 TDT registered?

H42 TDT is a 1991 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H42 TDT safe to buy?

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