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SAE 692S

1978 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,136 mi
Last recorded39,136 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAE 692S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 39,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,280 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 31,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (9.2.2c)

rear brake performance low

slight missting in forks

slight play in handle bar bushes

bad oil leak

front brake spongy

front discs are worn

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,056 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 24,056 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

vin plate not found, vin taken from v5

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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SAE 692S is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,087 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 SAE 692S, 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 48 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 SAE 692S registered?

SAE 692S is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 January 1978.

Is SAE 692S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAE 692S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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