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TDR 589T

1979 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDR 589T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,797 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 59,794 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,528 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 59,528 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)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,273 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,273 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,478 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,407 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,378 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,705 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 47,207 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 39,662 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 39,651 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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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TDR 589T is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,754 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 TDR 589T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TDR 589T registered?

TDR 589T is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is TDR 589T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDR 589T shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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