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ECG 799W

1980 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,820 mi
Last recorded94,820 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECG 799W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,820 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 94,511 miles

Oil leak

offside rear light lens slight damage

Fail 7 Jul 2011 94,497 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear light lens slight damage

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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ECG 799W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECG 799W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ECG 799W?

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What year was ECG 799W registered?

ECG 799W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 September 1980.

Is ECG 799W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECG 799W shows 3 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.

Does ECG 799W have outstanding finance?

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