MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
dashboard /steering column movement
both front and rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front and rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front exhaust mounting condition
handbrake effort
kingpin slight play
nearside rear brake cylinder retainer
nearside rear tyre perished
wipers condition
Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
exhaust support condition
front brake slightly binding
kingpin slight wear
steering column movement
Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust support condition
front brake slightly binding
kingpin slight wear
steering column movement
Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside rear brake effort
nearside rear tyre sidewall perished
Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside rear brake effort
nearside rear tyre sidewall perished
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NKL 557W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1980 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,571 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 NKL 557W, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NKL 557W registered?
NKL 557W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 November 1980.
Is NKL 557W safe to buy?
The MOT history for NKL 557W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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