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YVO 454T

1978 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,083 mi
Last recorded49,083 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVO 454T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,083 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 42,842 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 42,680 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,447 miles

OSF seat belt slow to retract, Nearside bodywork damaged, Parking brake only made 16%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,288 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,612 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 31,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,140 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,195 miles

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

oil leak on steering box

some roughness in steering box

Pass 16 Apr 2009 98,245 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deterioration in front & rear number plates

Fail 15 Apr 2009 98,240 miles

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deterioration in front & rear number plates

Pass 14 Apr 2008 89,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,450 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 77,434 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2006 68,300 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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YVO 454T is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVO 454T, 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 YVO 454T registered?

YVO 454T is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YVO 454T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVO 454T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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