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ONU 987W

1981 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,226 mi
Last recorded4,226 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONU 987W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,226 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 3,262 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 3,262 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,534 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 31,534 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 2,874 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 2,874 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 2,361 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 2,361 miles

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 2,154 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 2,154 miles

Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 79,273 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 79,268 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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ONU 987W is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ONU 987W, 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 ONU 987W registered?

ONU 987W is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is ONU 987W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONU 987W shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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