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CTX 557V

1979 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,807 mi
Last recorded56,807 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTX 557V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,807 miles

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

exhaust fumes entering car

Fail 28 Oct 2014 56,807 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust fumes entering car

Pass 30 May 2006 90,776 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 350035436184

Fail 15 May 2006 90,763 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight lift in front kingpin

slight movement in steering column mounting bracket

surface corrosion on metal brake pipe feeding front brake hose

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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CTX 557V is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CTX 557V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CTX 557V?

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What year was CTX 557V registered?

CTX 557V is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 25 September 1979.

Is CTX 557V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTX 557V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTX 557V have outstanding finance?

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