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VHY 518T

1979 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,929 mi
Last recorded65,929 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHY 518T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,929 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,919 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,729 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,729 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,295 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,115 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,789 miles

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

slight play in king pin

Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,309 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VHY 518T?

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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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