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EPE 234V

1979 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,460 mi
Last recorded7,460 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPE 234V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,366 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 6,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 6,102 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 5,406 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 16,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,234 miles

slight roughness front wheel bearing

steering stiffness

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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EPE 234V is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPE 234V, 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 EPE 234V?

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What year was EPE 234V registered?

EPE 234V is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 August 1979.

Is EPE 234V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPE 234V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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