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LUF 797W

1981 Reliant Robin Super

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,352 mi
Last recorded2,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin Super33,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUF 797W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin Super
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 2,352 miles

Nearside Front fork leg pitted

exhaust noisey

Fail 15 Jul 2016 2,343 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Hydraulic brake cylinder inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nsf fork leg badly pitted

speedometer cable not connected

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 May 2012 2,240 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 2,229 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 1,452 miles

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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LUF 797W is a 1981 Reliant Robin Super in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LUF 797W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LUF 797W registered?

LUF 797W is a 1981 Reliant Robin Super, first registered on 17 January 1981.

Is LUF 797W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUF 797W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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