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FVR 790V

1979 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,654 mi
Last recorded16,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVR 790V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,654 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 15,398 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 72,556 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 72,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2005 71,986 miles

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (9.2.1c)

Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

welding off poor quality and covered by paint †etc

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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FVR 790V is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Black with a 900cc 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 FVR 790V, 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

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What year was FVR 790V registered?

FVR 790V is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 August 1979.

Is FVR 790V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVR 790V 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.

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