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UGT 201W

1980 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,088 mi
Last recorded49,088 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGT 201W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded in various places

front suspension strut and coil spring corroded

front suspension strut bushes badly perished

nearside and offside rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

nearside and offside rear tyres badly perished and need replacing now

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded all round and front suspension however not excessively

offside rear tyre badly perished - recommended

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

chassis starting to corrode all round

king pin has slight play

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and badly perished - recommend replacing asap

offside rear tyre badly perished - recommend replacing asap

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 48,218 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,206 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

kingpin has slight play

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,278 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight play in front king pin

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

all leaf spring bushes starting to deteriorate

front lower strut bush deteriorating

rear brakes very noisy, recommend servicing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

all leaf spring bushes starting to deteriorate

front lower strut bush deteriorating

rear brakes very noisy, recommend servicing

Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,491 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,952 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play in steering box

rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear leaf spring bushes perished

rear shock bushes perished

rear tyres perishing

slight play in king pin

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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UGT 201W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGT 201W, 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 46 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 UGT 201W registered?

UGT 201W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is UGT 201W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGT 201W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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