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K978 FWW

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,926 mi
Last recorded84,926 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 FWW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,926 miles

Central Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,308 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 80,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,708 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 75,604 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,536 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 70,536 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,604 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,827 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,753 miles

both front engine mountins split

Fail 18 Jul 2011 53,390 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,526 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,973 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,672 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,293 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 43,660 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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K978 FWW is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,391 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 K978 FWW, 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 34 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K978 FWW registered?

K978 FWW is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 September 1992.

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