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HWG 426W

1980 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,969 mi
Last recorded52,969 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWG 426W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 52,969 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 52,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.6) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011
Fail 12 Sep 2011

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Front Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Footrest missing (9.6.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,322 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 16,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 94,539 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 94,539 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 92,145 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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HWG 426W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HWG 426W, 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 HWG 426W registered?

HWG 426W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 September 1980.

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