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YAJ 582T

1978 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

26,092 mi
Last recorded26,092 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAJ 582T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 241,032 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 241,032 miles

Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,097 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING,OIL LEAKS AND GEARBOX/ENGINE PULLING APART WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED

HEAD LAMP OUTPUT LOW

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

REAR FLASHER LAMPS VERY SMALL

REAR MUD GUARDS INSECURE MAY CATCH TYRES ON CORNERING

Pass 27 Feb 2010 23,119 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 23,107 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,684 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,643 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 22,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 22,375 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,375 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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YAJ 582T is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YAJ 582T, 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 YAJ 582T registered?

YAJ 582T is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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