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VBF 534X

1981 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,890 mi
Last recorded46,890 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBF 534X
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2011 46,890 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,890 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,258 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 44,258 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 40,815 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,275 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 38,274 miles

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,246 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 38,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 38,120 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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VBF 534X is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 748cc 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 VBF 534X, 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.

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What year was VBF 534X registered?

VBF 534X is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 24 October 1981.

Is VBF 534X safe to buy?

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