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HET 869W

1980 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHET 869W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,509 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 74,491 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring repaired by welding (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,417 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 63,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,224 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 62,192 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,966 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 59,966 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 58,931 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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HET 869W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,571 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 HET 869W, 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 46 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 HET 869W registered?

HET 869W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 September 1980.

Is HET 869W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HET 869W shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HET 869W have outstanding finance?

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