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MOT 869R

1977 Reliant Robin Super

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,038 mi
Last recorded3,038 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1977 Reliant Robin Super33,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOT 869R
MakeReliant
ModelRobin Super
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 3,038 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 3,035 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

wiring frayed on front lower chassis

Pass 9 Mar 2013 2,421 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 2,356 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

front brake disc has corrosion

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2012 2,356 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Offside Front Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

front brake disc has corrosion

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2010 2,203 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 2,198 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 1,919 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 1,903 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake not fitted on at least one wheel on a 3 wheeled vehicle (3.1.1)

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 19 Apr 2007 1,678 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin Super?

Based on 753 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 37
brake recording little or no effort 27
brake binding 17
position lamp(s) not working 15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 14
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MOT 869R is a 1977 Reliant Robin Super in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Robin Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 33,888 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 Super fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MOT 869R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin Super typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Reliant Robin Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MOT 869R is a 1977 Reliant Robin Super, first registered on 3 February 1977.

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