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BCK 103V

1980 Reliant Robin

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,577 mi
Last recorded86,577 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCK 103V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,577 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,175 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 85,175 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,428 miles

Nearside parking brake sticking slightly

Steering box has movement in the output drop arm shaft

Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,426 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside parking brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s just clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,726 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 73,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,573 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,145 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,695 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

dash slightly insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,160 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 62,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 59,640 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 59,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 58 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 55,174 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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BCK 103V is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BCK 103V, 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 BCK 103V registered?

BCK 103V is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 May 1980.

Is BCK 103V safe to buy?

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