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BOL 152V

1979 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,037 mi
Last recorded41,037 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOL 152V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2012 41,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering box ?

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,037 miles

slight play in steering box ?

Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,954 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear prop saft cupling

steering box needs agusting

Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear prop saft cupling

steering box needs agusting

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,397 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,042 miles

slight play in king pin

Fail 13 Aug 2009 36,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in king pin

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,168 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,168 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 26,619 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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BOL 152V is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,754 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 BOL 152V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOL 152V registered?

BOL 152V is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BOL 152V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOL 152V 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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