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HJT 472V

1980 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,110 mi
Last recorded21,110 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJT 472V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,110 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 20,556 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 20,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,511 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 17,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damp front fork seals

nil locking device rear axle

steering headstops no stops

Pass 3 Aug 2006 1,005 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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HJT 472V is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJT 472V, 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.

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What year was HJT 472V registered?

HJT 472V is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is HJT 472V safe to buy?

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