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TEW 475S

1977 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

40,736 mi
Last recorded40,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1977 Reliant Robin43,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEW 475S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,736 miles

nearside handbrake effort slightly low

slight play in steering box

Fail 15 Jan 2008 40,736 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside handbrake effort slightly low

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,709 miles

*gear box mouting broken lift and play in front stub axle rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,709 miles

*gear box mouting broken lift and play in front stub axle rear tyre treads cracking

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 40,708 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gearbox mountings broken. Lift and play in front stub axle. Both rear tyre treads cracking.

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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TEW 475S is a 1977 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 43,265 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 TEW 475S, 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 49 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 TEW 475S registered?

TEW 475S is a 1977 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 December 1977.

Is TEW 475S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEW 475S shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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