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NTT 498W

1981 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,700 mi
Last recorded66,700 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTT 498W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,700 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,700 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,700 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 31 May 2012 66,686 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 66,686 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 66,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 66,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,583 miles

Slight wear in steering box

Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,447 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,092 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight wear on steering box

Fail 20 Feb 2007 66,092 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight wear on steering box

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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NTT 498W is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,890 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 NTT 498W, 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 45 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 NTT 498W?

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What year was NTT 498W registered?

NTT 498W is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 February 1981.

Is NTT 498W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTT 498W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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