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KNG 361V

1979 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,810 mi
Last recorded68,810 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNG 361V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,810 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,497 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,742 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,966 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,933 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,962 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,239 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,363 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,350 miles

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

rear seats removed

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,059 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,509 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 51,414 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,249 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,769 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 50,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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KNG 361V is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,754 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 KNG 361V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNG 361V registered?

KNG 361V is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 December 1979.

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