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B35 CAF

1985 Reliant Robin

Cream Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,266 mi
Last recorded17,266 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB35 CAF
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 17,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 17,266 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 17,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 17,266 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear axle corroded and holed

Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in top steering column

Pass 29 Sep 2015 17,270 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Not able to be miss read (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 17,266 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Not able to be miss read (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 17,266 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,266 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all indicators working but slowly

front number plate cracked but readable

Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,266 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle corroded

Slight brake bind rear wheels

Slight play top steering dash damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,266 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 17,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Propshaft component defective

front coil spring and strut corroded slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,266 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,266 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,266 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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B35 CAF is a 1985 Reliant Robin in Cream with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B35 CAF, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B35 CAF is a 1985 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 January 1985.

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