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NCT 498Y

1982 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,582 mi
Last recorded42,582 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1982 Reliant Robin39,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCT 498Y
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,582 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 42,582 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,549 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

rear diff leaking oil

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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NCT 498Y is a 1982 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 39,817 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 NCT 498Y, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NCT 498Y?

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What year was NCT 498Y registered?

NCT 498Y is a 1982 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 September 1982.

Is NCT 498Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCT 498Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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