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H878 SHD

1990 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,791 mi
Last recorded51,791 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH878 SHD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 51,791 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security starting to rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 51,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security starting to rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,718 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 51,718 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,442 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 51,442 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged back plate (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,005 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 49,005 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,358 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 44,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,983 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,983 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,582 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,055 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heavy corrosion to following. front subframe, chassis, rear axle, rear springs, "U" bolts, etc, etc....

oil on ns of rear axle casing, may indicate porosity or pin holes, in casing..ADV ATTENTION

Fail 4 Mar 2009 36,046 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heavy corrosion to following. front subframe, chassis, rear axle, rear springs, "U" bolts, etc, etc....

oil on ns of rear axle casing, may indicate porosity or pin holes, in casing..ADV ATTENTION

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,640 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

handbrake brackets on rear axle, corroding & weakened, ADVISE REPAIRS/ATTENTION..

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,082 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,078 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,459 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 34,454 miles

Centre Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to chassis at rear.

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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H878 SHD is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 57,274 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 H878 SHD, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H878 SHD registered?

H878 SHD is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 November 1990.

Is H878 SHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H878 SHD shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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