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XDA 536T

1978 Reliant Robin

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

57,667 mi
Last recorded57,667 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDA 536T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,667 miles

drivers door split damage door handle fixing

Fail 9 Aug 2018 57,667 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

drivers door split damage door handle fixing

Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,756 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 56,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,769 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 55,685 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,563 miles

slight lift in king pin

Fail 19 Aug 2015 54,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight lift in king pin

Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,187 miles

fuel tank pasable leaking ok at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,187 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel tank pasable leaking ok at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,672 miles

battry loose

Fail 23 Jun 2012 50,673 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battry loose

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,421 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 50,421 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,696 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 49,696 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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XDA 536T is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XDA 536T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XDA 536T?

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What year was XDA 536T registered?

XDA 536T is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 September 1978.

Is XDA 536T safe to buy?

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