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YWR 478S

1978 Reliant Super Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,219 mi
Last recorded16,219 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Super Robin20,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWR 478S
MakeReliant
ModelSuper Robin
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 16,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016
Pass 6 Sep 2014
Pass 18 May 2013
Pass 1 Jul 2010

Rear Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 3,895 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pedal fractured (3.3.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 3,881 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

front flexi brake hose extended to full limit when front forks fully extended

indicator operation doubles as tell tale

os footpeg folds forwards

side lights operate with ignition key

stop light operates on front brake only

How Reliable is the Reliant Super Robin?

Based on 962 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 22
brake binding 22
Direction indicator not working 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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YWR 478S is a 1978 Reliant Super Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Super Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 20,984 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 Super Robin fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWR 478S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Super Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 48 years old, this Reliant Super Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YWR 478S registered?

YWR 478S is a 1978 Reliant Super Robin, first registered on 8 February 1978.

Is YWR 478S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWR 478S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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