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MOT History from tests of petrol RELIANT ROBINs year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:75.77%
(The average a petrol RELIANT ROBIN year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:586 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Registration plate lamp issues15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively11
Headlamp aim out of alignment10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Rear brake binding9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake hose damaged3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a|2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |9.2.1c|2
Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |9.2.4|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |9.3.1f|2
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Brake clevis joint locking device insecure |3.5.1l|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Steering box fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Registration plate issues1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Brake pipe stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |9.2.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Centre Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Centre Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Brake rod locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the `Find item` box above. |9.6|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |9.2.2c|1
Nearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s front frame, in places |6.1.B.2|1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil |9.2.7b|1
Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil |9.2.7b|1
Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle |3.7.B.5b|1
Front Front shock absorber leaking oil |9.2.7b|1
Rear reflector missing both |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Centre Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |g||1
Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
brake disc locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Centre front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |9.3.1f|1
Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.G.1a|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Centre Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Centre Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |9.2.2a|1
Centre front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Driver`s seat with a defective structure |6.2.5 |a| |i||1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Steering column retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing severely |3.7.C.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Horn is a siren |1.6.2c|1
Centre Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d|1
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Centre Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Sub-frame cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure |9.2.9|1

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