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AFK 375X

1981 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,382 mi
Last recorded48,382 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 375X
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,382 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 40,742 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front body damaged but repaired from inside

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,875 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear axle leaking

steering wheel deteriorating, recommend replacing or repair

wiring exposed on steering column and hanging loose under vehicle. Will be coming into the mot as of april/may 2012

Fail 27 Jan 2012 32,862 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear axle leaking

steering wheel deteriorating, recommend replacing or repair

wiring exposed on steering column and hanging loose under vehicle. Will be coming into the mot as of april/may 2012

Pass 15 Jan 2011 25,595 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 25,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 25,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,617 miles

ignition switch assembly insicure

Fail 17 Jan 2008 17,617 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ignition switch assembly insicure

Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 9,815 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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AFK 375X is a 1981 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,890 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 AFK 375X, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFK 375X registered?

AFK 375X is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 28 August 1981.

Is AFK 375X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFK 375X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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