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RCT 494R

1977 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,181 mi
Last recorded19,181 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Robin43,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCT 494R
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 19,181 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 19,179 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component fouling fork leg (9.2.5f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component fouling fork leg (9.2.5f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RCT 494R is a 1977 Reliant Robin in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 43,265 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 RCT 494R, 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 49 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 RCT 494R registered?

RCT 494R is a 1977 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 May 1977.

Is RCT 494R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCT 494R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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