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JWF 439W

1980 Reliant Robin

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,560 mi
Last recorded81,560 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWF 439W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2010 81,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,560 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,233 miles

slight movement off sideseat belt mounting bolt.front tyre worn on edge.slight play front wheel bearing.under body steelwork corroding.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 79,211 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side door mirror insecure.front tyre worn on edge.slight play front wheel bearing,under body steelwork corroding.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,879 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis full lenth corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2008 72,820 miles

Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chassis full lenth corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2007 68,036 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 68,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,981 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 67,973 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank weak + smell of fuel when tested no leak found due to under body b eing wet

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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JWF 439W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JWF 439W, 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.

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What year was JWF 439W registered?

JWF 439W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 September 1980.

Is JWF 439W safe to buy?

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