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MKP 843W

1980 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,437 mi
Last recorded70,437 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKP 843W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,437 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rear diff noisey.o/s and n/s chassis slightly corroded.alternator bolt loose.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,768 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 64,744 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Slight play in front King Pin

Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,353 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 64,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in king pin

Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,145 miles

brake pipe at front by a frame to chassis mounting slightly kinked

Fail 18 Dec 2007 64,145 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

brake fluid level low

brake pipe at front by a frame to chassis mounting slightly kinked

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,820 miles

brake fluid level low

coolant leaking

engine oil leaking

exhaust badly corroded

front tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

rear brake back plates corroded

rear shockabsorbers corroded and bushes perished

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2005 63,442 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 63,442 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in king pin

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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MKP 843W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MKP 843W, 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

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What year was MKP 843W registered?

MKP 843W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 October 1980.

Is MKP 843W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKP 843W shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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