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JEA 332V

1979 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,203 mi
Last recorded26,203 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEA 332V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 26,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 25,658 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 25,658 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 23,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2013 23,864 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2012 22,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Main beam warning light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2012 22,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Main beam warning light not working

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2011 22,059 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 22,059 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,500 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 20,500 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,433 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 20,390 miles

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,635 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake light on rear brake only

front axle split pin missing but now fitted

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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JEA 332V is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JEA 332V, 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.

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What year was JEA 332V registered?

JEA 332V is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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