CarVerify

Free Car Check

FFP 209V

1979 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,698 mi
Last recorded74,698 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFP 209V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2015 74,698 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

front and rear prop shaft oil seals leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,691 miles

Oil leak

front and rear prop shaft oil seals to gearbox and axle oil leak

slight binding front brake

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,620 miles

front tyre tread face perished/cracking

rear fog lamp missing but not required as vehicle registration date before 1980!!!!!

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 25 Feb 2012 73,609 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front tyre tread face perished/cracking

rear fog lamp missing but not required as vehicle registration date before 1980!!!!!

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

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
Full Reliant Robin reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FFP 209V is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FFP 209V, 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 FFP 209V?

You can check the full history of FFP 209V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FFP 209V registered?

FFP 209V is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 September 1979.

Is FFP 209V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFP 209V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFP 209V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FFP 209V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.