CarVerify

Free Car Check

FVH 159W

1981 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 1300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,392 mi
Last recorded5,392 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationFVH 159W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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

11 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2019 5,392 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 4,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 3,086 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 2,231 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 1,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 1,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 1,544 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 907 miles

not a reliant

Pass 29 Oct 2009 776 miles

vehicle fitted with rover metro engine and front subframe to rear of vehicle with reliant chassis detail rear wheels have stearing rack which as been fixed into the straight ahead position parking brake as a cable and hydralic system

Pass 21 Jul 2008 644 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 13 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
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

FVH 159W is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,890 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 FVH 159W, 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 45 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 FVH 159W?

You can check the full history of FVH 159W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FVH 159W registered?

FVH 159W is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 February 1981.

Is FVH 159W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVH 159W shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVH 159W 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 FVH 159W. 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.