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XNY 326T

1978 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,073 mi
Last recorded37,073 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNY 326T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 37,073 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel cylinder to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

stering box stiff

Fail 15 Apr 2019 37,068 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

stering box stiff

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,876 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 32,875 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,749 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn uj jiont ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 28,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn uj jiont ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,795 miles

Nearside Rear hub sleight oil weep

front dash small crack

Fail 14 Apr 2016 22,793 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake flexible hose to front brake master cylinder oitted and rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear hub sleight oil weep

front dash small crack

Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,212 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 16,211 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

slieght play front track rod end

Pass 17 Mar 2014 8,489 miles

1/1/slieght play in stering box

2/front track rod arm boot split

Fail 11 Mar 2014 8,485 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

1/1/slieght play in stering box

2/front track rod arm boot split

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 89,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 87,426 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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XNY 326T is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XNY 326T, 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

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What year was XNY 326T registered?

XNY 326T is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 October 1978.

Is XNY 326T safe to buy?

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