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KWJ 388W

1981 Reliant Robin Super

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,448 mi
Last recorded6,448 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin Super33,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWJ 388W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin Super
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 6,448 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 6,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 5,753 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 5,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 3,067 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 2,786 miles

front brake slight bind

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear reg plate slight deterioration

Pass 15 Aug 2014 2,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

THROTTLE STICKS

first rubber on ex broken

Fail 2 Aug 2014 2,762 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

THROTTLE STICKS

first rubber on ex broken

Pass 6 Jul 2013 2,067 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 1,449 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 1,423 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jun 2011 71 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 71 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 40,436 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,435 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 39,435 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 93,554 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 93,554 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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KWJ 388W is a 1981 Reliant Robin Super in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Robin Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 33,304 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 KWJ 388W, 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 45 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 KWJ 388W registered?

KWJ 388W is a 1981 Reliant Robin Super, first registered on 23 January 1981.

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