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FJB 881V

1980 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,036 mi
Last recorded89,036 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJB 881V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,036 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,641 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 84,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front engine mounting broken

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,115 miles

offside headlamp deteriorating and may need replacing soon

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,068 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,814 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside fog lamp repaired by tape

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,030 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front strut upper and lower bushes deteriorating

front tyre starting to perish

rear fog light mounting starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,817 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front top strut mount corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2007 78,660 miles

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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FJB 881V is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FJB 881V, 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

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What year was FJB 881V registered?

FJB 881V is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 May 1980.

Is FJB 881V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJB 881V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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