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CPV 861T

1978 Reliant Robin

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,669 mi
Last recorded35,669 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPV 861T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,669 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,936 miles

Front play in king pin

Pass 24 May 2016 33,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,626 miles

1/ front hub steel brake pipe becoming perished 2/ front flexe brake hose becoming perished 3/ front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded 4/ front brake drum becoming distorted

Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,625 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1/ front hub steel brake pipe becoming perished 2/ front flexe brake hose becoming perished 3/ front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded 4/ front brake drum becoming distorted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,930 miles

1. one front steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 2. front flexi brake hose becoming perished. 3. front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 30,929 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

1. one front steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 2. front flexi brake hose becoming perished. 3. front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 30,805 miles

slight blow on rear exhaust silencer

step to sill cracked but seat belt is bolted to chassis

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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CPV 861T is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,087 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 CPV 861T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPV 861T registered?

CPV 861T is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is CPV 861T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPV 861T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPV 861T have outstanding finance?

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