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NBC 588P

1976 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,805 mi
Last recorded78,805 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Robin54,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBC 588P
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1976
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,805 miles

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2016 78,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 May 2016 78,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,142 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no rear seat belts time of test

rear tyre sizes@ 155/70*13. front tyre size@ 145/80*10.

slight movement on dash to steering column

Fail 3 Feb 2015 76,141 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

no rear seat belts time of test

slight movement on dash to steering column

Pass 17 May 2014 75,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 2,021 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery insecure

rear fog light tell tale just visible

Fail 3 Apr 2013 2,021 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery insecure

rear fog light tell tale just visible

Pass 6 Apr 2012 1,381 miles

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering and steering column

Pass 8 Apr 2011 202 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 201 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 98,850 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 98,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 96,276 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 96,260 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,862 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 88,791 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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NBC 588P is a 1976 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NBC 588P, 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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NBC 588P is a 1976 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 April 1976.

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