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LDO 185X

1981 Reliant Robin

Maroon Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,902 mi
Last recorded73,902 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDO 185X
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 73,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,033 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,033 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,147 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 71,128 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 71,128 miles

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

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

1. Both engine mountings broken

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 66,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,879 miles

advise all chassis showing signs of bad surface corrosion

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of wear and corrosion

advise handbrake lever tight in operation

Fail 25 Apr 2012 58,878 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

advise all chassis showing signs of bad surface corrosion

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of wear and corrosion

advise handbrake lever tight in operation

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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LDO 185X is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Maroon with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,890 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 LDO 185X, 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 45 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 LDO 185X registered?

LDO 185X is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 September 1981.

Is LDO 185X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDO 185X 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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