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CCJ 949V

1980 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,553 mi
Last recorded52,553 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCJ 949V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2019 52,553 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam Excessive up and down movement (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust front pipe bolt broken off

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished but not to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Movement in steering box

Movement in steering column

Fail 2 May 2019 52,452 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam Excessive up and down movement (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shock absorber top bush worn out (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust front pipe fixing bolt broken off

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished not to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Movement in steering box

Movement in steering column

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,793 miles

Front exhaust pipe flange held on with hose clips

Front number plate damaged

Front tyre just 2.8 mm

Left hand rear tyre just 2.1 mm

Movement in steering box

Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven Low (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front exhaust pipe flange held on with hose clips

Front number plate damaged

Front tyre just 2.8 mm

Left hand rear tyre just 2.1 mm

Movement in steering box

Pass 4 May 2017 45,455 miles

Front brake hose starting to perish

Front number plate damaged

Left hand rear tyre just 2.5 mm

Movement in front kingpin

Movement in steering box

Movement in steering colume

Passenger and rear seats removed

Right hand rear tyre edged off badly to 1.7 mm

Fail 28 Apr 2017 45,230 miles

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

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

Front brake hose starting to perish

Front number plate damaged

Left hand rear tyre just 2.5 mm

Movement in front kingpin

Movement in steering box

Movement in steering colume

Passenger and rear seats removed

Right hand rear tyre edged off badly to 1.7 mm

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,402 miles

Front brake hose perished

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp reflectors corroded affecting pattern

Left hand rear lamp lens cracked

Movement in front wheel bearing

Right hand front indicator lens cracked

Right hand rear tyre treads lumpy and just 2.3 mm

Up and Down movement in kingpin

Wear in steering box

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,614 miles

Front brake hose perished

Large oil leak from engine

Left hand rear lamp cracked

Left hand rear tyre just 2.9 mm

Movement in steering colume

Right hand front indicator lens cracked

Right hand rear tyre just 2 mm

Right hand rear tyre slightly out of shape

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 May 2014 33,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 7 May 2013 28,682 miles

Crack in front number plate

Lefthand seat removed

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 May 2013 28,575 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Crack in front number plate

Lefthand seat removed

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 May 2012 22,094 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 May 2012 22,073 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Front number plate broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,006 miles

Slight play in kingpin

Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,819 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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CCJ 949V is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CCJ 949V, 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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CCJ 949V is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 April 1980.

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