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TDL 568S

1978 Reliant Robin Super

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

44,377 mi
Last recorded44,377 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin Super26,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDL 568S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin Super
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,377 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion recommend check (9.2.7b)

Front suspension assembly component slightly corroded. front forks slightly pitted (9.2.5d)

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel hose to fuel pump,, recommend replace ASAP (7.2.2)

general construction of frame "welding",, recommend further attention

Fail 2 Mar 2017 44,369 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s front frame, in places (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion recommend check (9.2.7b)

Front suspension assembly component slightly corroded. front forks slightly pitted (9.2.5d)

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel hose to fuel pump,, recommend replace ASAP (7.2.2)

advise parking brake lever travel,,, recommend attention

general construction of frame "welding",, recommend further attention

Fail 8 Sep 2015 44,364 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 44,355 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 13 May 2014 43,793 miles

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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TDL 568S is a 1978 Reliant Robin Super in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 TDL 568S, 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 TDL 568S registered?

TDL 568S is a 1978 Reliant Robin Super, first registered on 3 February 1978.

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