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PGV 318W

1980 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,155 mi
Last recorded87,155 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGV 318W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 87,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,832 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 82,812 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,682 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 77,645 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,981 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 60,802 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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PGV 318W is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGV 318W, 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 PGV 318W registered?

PGV 318W is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 November 1980.

Is PGV 318W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGV 318W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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