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MYT 890P

1976 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

83,813 mi
Last recorded83,813 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1976 Reliant Robin54,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYT 890P
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,813 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 83,789 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,529 miles

front tyre tread face perished/cracking

front wiper blades worn

fuel cap seal worn

Fail 6 Jun 2013 83,511 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

battery clamp insecure

front tyre tread face perished/cracking

front wiper blades worn

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 83,269 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 83,269 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery terminal loose

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 83,169 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s engine mounting worn

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all nearside and offside rear bushes perishing

front steering balljoint gaiters split, will become a failure as of jan2012

radiator damaged

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 82,636 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all nearside and offside rear bushes perishing

cooling fan not working and radiator appears to have a hole in it

rear anti roll bar corroded

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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MYT 890P is a 1976 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 54,328 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 MYT 890P, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MYT 890P registered?

MYT 890P is a 1976 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 July 1976.

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