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NEF 731W

1981 Reliant Robin

Maroon Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

326 mi
Last recorded326 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEF 731W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 326 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 7 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 4 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2008 29,052 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,052 miles

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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NEF 731W is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Maroon with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NEF 731W, 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

How do I check the history of NEF 731W?

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What year was NEF 731W registered?

NEF 731W is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 July 1981.

Is NEF 731W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEF 731W 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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