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WMP 648T

1978 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,480 mi
Last recorded83,480 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMP 648T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,480 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,635 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,357 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,738 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,515 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 78,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,444 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,329 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 78,326 miles

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 77,489 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 77,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Centre Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

HANDLE BAR LOOSE O/S FRONT

Pass 5 May 2009 76,100 miles

FORD COMPONENTS BACK AXLE ENGINE GEARBOX

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 76,059 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

FORD COMPONENTS BACK AXLE ENGINE GEARBOX

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,967 miles

FUEL FILTER RUBBING FRAME

SMALL AMMOUNT PLAY FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES

THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH FORD COMPONENTS BACK AXLE GEARBOX ENGINE

Pass 28 Apr 2007 71,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,432 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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WMP 648T is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,087 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 Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WMP 648T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WMP 648T registered?

WMP 648T is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 August 1978.

Is WMP 648T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMP 648T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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