MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front play in king pin
play in kingpin
end float in o/s halfshaft
Centre Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
front a frame re welded
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HLG 551T is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1978 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,087 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 HLG 551T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HLG 551T registered?
HLG 551T is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 25 October 1978.
Is HLG 551T safe to buy?
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