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ACR 288V

1980 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,105 mi
Last recorded10,105 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACR 288V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,105 miles

foot brake pedal pivot worn

oil leak n/s rear hub

Fail 22 Jun 2016 10,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s not working (3.7.B.6a)

battery fixing poor

foot brake pedal pivot worn

oil leak n/s rear hub

Pass 24 Jun 2015 4,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013

Vehicle is a motorcycle based 3 wheeler from a reliant donar vehicle

Pass 25 May 2011 3,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 2,155 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 2,148 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 1,742 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

caliper front mount slight flexing

front brake action poor

Pass 26 Nov 2008 1,742 miles

caliper front mount slight flexing

front brake action poor

Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,035 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,961 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,517 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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ACR 288V is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,571 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 ACR 288V, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACR 288V registered?

ACR 288V is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 21 April 1980.

Is ACR 288V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACR 288V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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