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TBD 517W

1980 Reliant Super Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,861 mi
Last recorded19,861 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Super Robin17,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBD 517W
MakeReliant
ModelSuper Robin
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 19,861 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 18,810 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 18,807 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring fractured both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 17,997 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 17,997 miles

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 3,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,684 miles

damage to centre and rear metal brake pipes

front wiring loom chaffing on frame

slight cracking on handle bars

smell of fuel

Fail 24 Apr 2013 12,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 2,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 1,985 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Super Robin?

Based on 962 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 22
brake binding 22
Direction indicator not working 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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TBD 517W is a 1980 Reliant Super Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Super Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 17,997 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 Super Robin fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBD 517W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Super Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 46 years old, this Reliant Super Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TBD 517W registered?

TBD 517W is a 1980 Reliant Super Robin, first registered on 21 August 1980.

Is TBD 517W safe to buy?

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