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HCE 252N

1975 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60 mi
Last recorded60 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1975 Reliant Robin41,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCE 252N
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 60 miles

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

indicators slightly fast

Pass 14 Sep 2017 12 miles

front tyre slightly sculloped

o/s rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,014 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

vehicle has been converted to a trike, honda cx500 forks and engine etc,the rest is reliant

Fail 5 Jun 2014 73,993 miles

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

converted to trike

Fail 11 May 2013 72,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

trike conversion 60% reliant rear, honda cx500 front. dvla notified

Pass 11 May 2013 72,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

trike conversion 60% reliant rear, honda cx500 front. dvla notified

Pass 19 May 2012 70,376 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

trike conversion, approx 60% reliant rear, honda cx500 front, dvla notified

Pass 7 May 2011 84,669 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 84,664 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,332 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,658 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 28,635 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,593 miles

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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HCE 252N is a 1975 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HCE 252N, 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.

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What year was HCE 252N registered?

HCE 252N is a 1975 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 February 1975.

Is HCE 252N safe to buy?

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