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OUX 875X

1981 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,443 mi
Last recorded90,443 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUX 875X
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,443 miles

Offside Rear tyre marked trailer max

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 90,443 miles

Offside Rear tyre marked trailer max

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,443 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted incorrect load rating for vehicle (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted hand brake cable has pulled through nearside mounting point (3.1.9)

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from flexy hose to wheel cylinder , (3.6.B.2c)

enine cover/ bonnet not fitted at time of test

os main wiring loom insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2012 89,373 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 89,339 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 88,921 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,580 miles

battery insecure

front metal brake pipe from master cyclinder to flexy slightly corroded

slight play in steering box and has fluid around it

Pass 5 Oct 2009
Fail 5 Oct 2009

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 79,976 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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OUX 875X is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OUX 875X, 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 OUX 875X registered?

OUX 875X is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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