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OWM 476S

1978 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,539 mi
Last recorded66,539 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWM 476S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,539 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,090 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,986 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,926 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,860 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,726 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lift in front kingpin

slight play sector shaft on steering box

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 63,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,446 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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OWM 476S is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWM 476S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OWM 476S registered?

OWM 476S is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 July 1978.

Is OWM 476S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWM 476S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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