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KAG 541V

1979 Reliant Robin Super

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,434 mi
Last recorded51,434 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin Super25,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAG 541V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin Super
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,434 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 51,434 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,916 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 50,842 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,409 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle Extensivley modified

Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,198 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 51,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 89,622 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 88,943 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 88,943 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin Super?

Based on 753 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 37
brake recording little or no effort 27
brake binding 17
position lamp(s) not working 15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 14
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KAG 541V is a 1979 Reliant Robin Super in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Robin Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 25,314 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 Super fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAG 541V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin Super typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Reliant Robin Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAG 541V registered?

KAG 541V is a 1979 Reliant Robin Super, first registered on 14 September 1979.

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