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KLJ 283W

1980 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,489 mi
Last recorded43,489 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLJ 283W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,489 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,558 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,454 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,454 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing

both rear tyres wearing low

chassis starting to corrode in various places

nearside front passenger seat mountings corroding

oil leak from engine and rear differential

Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r wheel cylinder damp

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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KLJ 283W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KLJ 283W, 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

How do I check the history of KLJ 283W?

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What year was KLJ 283W registered?

KLJ 283W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 August 1980.

Is KLJ 283W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLJ 283W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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