MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine Oil Leak
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight play in king pin
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VHY 518T is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 VHY 518T, 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 VHY 518T registered?
VHY 518T is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 27 March 1979.
Is VHY 518T safe to buy?
The MOT history for VHY 518T shows 8 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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