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PIA 7268

1980 Robin Hood S7

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,222 mi
Last recorded61,222 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1980 Robin Hood S750,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 7268
MakeRobin Hood
ModelS7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 61,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 59,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 58,130 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 58,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 57,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,758 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 52,901 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 May 2018 52,867 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2017 50,637 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 May 2017 50,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2016 48,190 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 48,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2015 46,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,549 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 44,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,709 miles

All tyres under inflated.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 42,709 miles

All tyres under inflated.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,981 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,476 miles

How Reliable is the Robin Hood S7?

Based on 896 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
293
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
position lamp(s) not working 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Headlamp aim too high 11
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PIA 7268 is a 1980 Robin Hood S7 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1980 Robin Hood S7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 50,622 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 Robin Hood S7 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PIA 7268, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Robin Hood S7 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Robin Hood S7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PIA 7268 registered?

PIA 7268 is a 1980 Robin Hood S7, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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