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KBA 626V

1980 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,991 mi
Last recorded78,991 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBA 626V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,991 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

slight play in steering column

Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,981 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,518 miles

slight play in king pin bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,109 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

slight play in front kingpin

Fail 23 Jul 2007 72,078 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in front kingpin

Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,486 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 68,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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KBA 626V is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KBA 626V, 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 KBA 626V registered?

KBA 626V is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is KBA 626V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBA 626V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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