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UVM 153X

1981 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,712 mi
Last recorded57,712 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVM 153X
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,712 miles

Front Cracking on front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 57,682 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,655 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 57,655 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear spring anchor bushes rubbers split

Rear spring anchor bushes rubbers split N/S & O/S

Steerring arm ball joints Rubber boots split

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear spring anchor bushes rubbers split

Rear spring anchor bushes rubbers split N/S & O/S

Steerring arm ball joints Rubber boots split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,291 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 57,280 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,185 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 57,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

over heating

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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UVM 153X is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UVM 153X, 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 UVM 153X registered?

UVM 153X is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 December 1981.

Is UVM 153X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVM 153X shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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