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FFP 211V

1979 Reliant Super Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

46,684 mi
Last recorded46,684 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Reliant Super Robin24,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFP 211V
MakeReliant
ModelSuper Robin
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,684 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 46,647 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,644 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Propshaft component defective

o/s foot rest insure

Fail 20 Sep 2007 46,619 miles

Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 46,598 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,202 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Super Robin?

Based on 962 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 22
brake binding 22
Direction indicator not working 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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FFP 211V is a 1979 Reliant Super Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Super Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 24,253 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 Super Robin fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFP 211V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Super Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 47 years old, this Reliant Super Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FFP 211V registered?

FFP 211V is a 1979 Reliant Super Robin, first registered on 7 August 1979.

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