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WYJ 690S

1978 Reliant Robin

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,993 mi
Last recorded47,993 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYJ 690S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 47,993 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,886 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front steering arm rubber boots split

front tyre deteriorating/cracking

offside rear tyre just starting to deteriorate

slight roughness felt nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,842 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,830 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,770 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all shock absorber bushes deteriated but have no play

both rear leaf springs corroded but not weakened

both wiper blades split

chassis has slight corrosion

front tyre cracked

near side rear brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion

passenger seat missing at time of test so no need to test passenger seat belt

rear number plate has advance deteriation

Fail 11 Oct 2007 47,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all shock absorber bushes deteriated but have no play

both rear leaf springs corroded but not weakened

both wiper blades split

chassis has slight corrosion

front tyre cracked

near side rear brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion

passenger seat missing at time of test so no need to test passenger seat belt

rear number plate has advance deteriation

Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,541 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2005 47,377 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 47,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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WYJ 690S is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYJ 690S, 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 WYJ 690S registered?

WYJ 690S is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 6 June 1978.

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