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SWY 590W

1981 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,735 mi
Last recorded31,735 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWY 590W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,735 miles

front wheel bearing slight rumble

play in kingpin

spare wheel defective

Fail 14 Apr 2016 31,735 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r + o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure bracket / dash insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

front wheel bearing slight rumble

play in kingpin

spare wheel defective

Pass 1 May 2015 30,566 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres deteriorated

play in kingpin

Fail 17 Apr 2015 30,563 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust corroded

play in kingpin

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,202 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dash insecure o/s

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe deteriorated from tank

play in kingpin

Fail 17 Apr 2014 26,202 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dash insecure o/s

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe deteriorated from tank

play in kingpin

Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,200 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 24,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SWY 590W is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,890 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 SWY 590W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWY 590W registered?

SWY 590W is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 June 1981.

Is SWY 590W safe to buy?

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