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ULM 873X

1981 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,053 mi
Last recorded55,053 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULM 873X
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,053 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 55,053 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

fibreglass body and doors cracking

front tyre side wall cracking

oil leak

vibration gear box area

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,431 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 54,355 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight movement in steering column

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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ULM 873X is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ULM 873X, 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 ULM 873X registered?

ULM 873X is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 9 September 1981.

Is ULM 873X safe to buy?

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