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FBU 324V

1979 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,246 mi
Last recorded21,246 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBU 324V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 21,246 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jun 2017 21,244 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings (9.2.5d)

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,163 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 21,162 miles

Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering handle bars loose (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,078 miles

front brake lever slightly spongey

front tyre slightly mis shaped, just ok at time of test

indicators flashing fast

little reserve travel on parking brake

rear tyres cracking slightly

slight weep of oil from rear prop into diff seal

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,981 miles

bolts on rear propshaft flange slightly loose

both rear tyres cracking inbetween the tread, ok at time of test

front brake lever feels slightly spongey

front tyre slightly mis shaped through vehicle being stood

rear exhaust mounting bolt slightly loose

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake slightly spongy

front tyre slightly out of shape

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking within the tread

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,480 miles

Handlebar modified, but not inappropriately (9.2.1c)

front forks flexing

Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,480 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (9.2.8b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (9.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar inappropriately repaired (9.2.1c)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (9.2.1c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Handlebar modified, but not inappropriately (9.2.1c)

front forks flexing

front mudgaurd mounting insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,122 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 25,122 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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FBU 324V is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FBU 324V, 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.

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FBU 324V is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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