MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,047 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine mountings deteriorated on limits
front king pin lacks lubrication
front wiper blade slightly smearing screen
indicators flashing slightly fast
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front wiper blade slightly smearing screen
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine mounting deteriorated on limits
front king pin lacks lubrication
indicators flashing slightly fast
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyre cracking
indicators flashing speed just within limits
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
indicators flashing speed just within limits
nearside front repeater inop
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust corroding
nearside front headlamp aim slightly deteriorated
rear fog lamp inop
service brake 82% park brake 25%
suspect fuel tank could be leaking
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust corroding
nearside front headlamp aim slightly deteriorated
rear fog lamp inop
service brake 68% park brake 1%
suspect fuel tank could be leaking
brake test results, service brake 82%, park brake 20%.
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
headlamp aim on upper limits
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bonnet cannot be secured in closed position
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
service brake 81% park brake 0%
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front headlamps slightly deteriorated
rear fog lamps inop not required on class 3
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front headlamps slightly deteriorated
rear fog lamps inop not required on class 3
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
horn slightly poor
nearside front headlamp slightly detiorated
offside rearfog lamp inop but not reqiured on class 3
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
foot brake slight travel
horn slightly poor
nearside front headlamp slightly detiorated
nearside rear brake back plate has some oil on it suspect axle seal slight leak
offside rearfog lamp inop but not reqiured on class 3
rear propshaft joint worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
battery insecure
front tyre slightly cracking
front wiper blade split
offside rear fog lamp inop not required on class 3
slight travel detected at brake pedal could be adjustment issue
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
battery insecure
front tyre slightly cracking
front wiper blade split
offside rear fog lamp inop not required on class 3
slight travel detected at brake pedal could be adjustment issue
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front track rod end boots split
n/s/r tyre perishing/cracking on limits
o/s/r fog lamp inop but not required on class 3
slight play front wheel bearing.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front track rod end boots split
n/s/r tyre cracking on limits
noise from n/s/r hub when brake applied
o/s/r fog lamp inop but not required on class 3
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r fog lamp inop
slightly damp around n/s/r back plate
Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r fog lamp inop
slightly damp around n/s/r back plate
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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R678 UNT is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 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 R678 UNT, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R678 UNT is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1997.
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