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UOE 428S

1978 Reliant Super Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

507 mi
Last recorded507 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1978 Reliant Super Robin20,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOE 428S
MakeReliant
ModelSuper Robin
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 507 miles

no front sidelight bulb fitted in front headlamp

no indicators fitted at time of test

slight leak on exhaust front pipe

Fail 16 Aug 2010 507 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 180 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 180 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,497 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (9.2.5d)

front tyre walls surface cracking not showing cords or plys

Fail 13 Aug 2007 35,482 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering control handlebar mounted control has no clearance at full lock (9.2.2.b)

Pass 20 May 2006 35,466 miles

Front brake slightly spongy

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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UOE 428S is a 1978 Reliant Super Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Super Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 20,984 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 UOE 428S, 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 48 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 UOE 428S registered?

UOE 428S is a 1978 Reliant Super Robin, first registered on 24 February 1978.

Is UOE 428S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOE 428S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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