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KAP 853W

1980 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,345 mi
Last recorded24,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAP 853W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,345 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 24,314 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,797 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,691 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 20,668 miles

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

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,610 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 18,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 May 2007 16,075 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

emmited exhaust noise is high due to vehicle design.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,818 miles

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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KAP 853W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KAP 853W, 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 KAP 853W registered?

KAP 853W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 August 1980.

Is KAP 853W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAP 853W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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