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VBT 81V

1979 Reliant Robin

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,427 mi
Last recorded1,427 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin42,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBT 81V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 1,427 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 1,427 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 1,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 1,427 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 1,427 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 99 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 99 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008
Fail 19 Sep 2008

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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VBT 81V is a 1979 Reliant Robin in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,754 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 VBT 81V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VBT 81V?

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What year was VBT 81V registered?

VBT 81V is a 1979 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is VBT 81V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBT 81V 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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