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REN 539S

1978 Reliant Robin Super

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin Super26,828 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREN 539S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin Super
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013
Fail 5 Apr 2013

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 71,970 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 71,937 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brake rod locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,173 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 68,158 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,225 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 66,210 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

rear fog lamp not working

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin Super?

Based on 753 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 37
brake recording little or no effort 27
brake binding 17
position lamp(s) not working 15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 14
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REN 539S is a 1978 Reliant Robin Super in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Robin Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 26,828 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 Super fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying REN 539S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin Super typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Reliant Robin Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REN 539S registered?

REN 539S is a 1978 Reliant Robin Super, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is REN 539S safe to buy?

The MOT history for REN 539S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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