MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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damage to body work
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
dust covers split on steering arm
slight play in steering arm
slight play in steering arm
steering arm rubber split
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering arm
steering arm rubber split
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
parking brake lever slightly stiff
wear to edge of o/s/r tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
parking brake lever slightly stiff
wear to edge of o/s/r tyre
number plates slightly deteriorated
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XER 978T is a 1979 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 1979 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,754 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 XER 978T, 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 XER 978T registered?
XER 978T is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 February 1979.
Is XER 978T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XER 978T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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