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YHE 472T

1978 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,008 mi
Last recorded63,008 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHE 472T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,008 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 63,008 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,964 miles

speedometer replaced from last test

Pass 25 Jul 2015 87,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 86,355 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 86,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 85,336 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

handbrake mounting bracket protrudes body side

recommend the fitting of a silencer to the exhaust system

Fail 7 May 2013 85,336 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

battery not secure

rear suspension mounting spaced by wood

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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YHE 472T is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YHE 472T, 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 YHE 472T registered?

YHE 472T is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 December 1978.

Is YHE 472T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHE 472T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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