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UWA 863S

1978 Reliant Super Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,106 mi
Last recorded29,106 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1978 Reliant Super Robin20,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWA 863S
MakeReliant
ModelSuper Robin
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,106 miles

Front brake lever no reserve travel

gearbox rubber mountings insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2021 29,106 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake lever no reserve travel

gearbox rubber mountings insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2020 38,845 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 38,805 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,953 miles

parking brake no reserve travel

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,848 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,636 miles

slight wear in suspension pivots

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,531 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,088 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,405 miles

upper suspension slighty worn

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,983 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,421 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 29,233 miles

1.Slight wear in both top front suspension links †2.Fuel pipe cracked but not leaking. †3.Oil leak from nearside rear wheel hub

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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UWA 863S is a 1978 Reliant Super Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWA 863S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UWA 863S registered?

UWA 863S is a 1978 Reliant Super Robin, first registered on 11 February 1978.

Is UWA 863S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWA 863S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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