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JMD 38W

1980 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,506 mi
Last recorded78,506 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMD 38W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,160 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,404 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,297 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,029 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 848 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 704,321 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,841 miles

front king pin bushes have slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,416 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,163 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 69,163 miles

Centre Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,959 miles

slight movement on front kingpin

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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JMD 38W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JMD 38W, 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 JMD 38W registered?

JMD 38W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 September 1980.

Is JMD 38W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMD 38W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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