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RAT 6M

1976 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,799 mi
Last recorded21,799 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Reliant Robin54,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAT 6M
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 21,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 21,614 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 21,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,485 miles

rear lamp lens fading and small cracks

Fail 12 Feb 2016 21,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear lamp lens fading and small cracks

Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,432 miles

rear lens small crack and fadeing

Fail 29 Jan 2015 21,432 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear lens small crack and fadeing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 21,416 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 21,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,276 miles

offside and nearside rear light lens slighty cracked

slight brake bind nearside rear

steering slighty stiff-not powered

Fail 25 Jan 2013 21,276 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside and nearside rear light lens slighty cracked

slight brake bind nearside rear

steering slighty stiff-not powered

Pass 5 Jan 2012 21,272 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 21,258 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,144 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,859 miles

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

travell on footbrake

Fail 30 Oct 2008 20,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

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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RAT 6M is a 1976 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 54,328 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 RAT 6M, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAT 6M registered?

RAT 6M is a 1976 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 October 1976.

Is RAT 6M safe to buy?

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