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VCO 452V

1979 Reliant Robin Super

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

26,161 mi
Last recorded26,161 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin Super25,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCO 452V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin Super
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 26,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 21,367 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 21,360 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 21,353 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2005 21,347 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin Super?

Based on 753 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 37
brake recording little or no effort 27
brake binding 17
position lamp(s) not working 15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 14
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VCO 452V is a 1979 Reliant Robin Super in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Robin Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 25,314 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 Super fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCO 452V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin Super typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Reliant Robin Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VCO 452V?

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What year was VCO 452V registered?

VCO 452V is a 1979 Reliant Robin Super, first registered on 12 September 1979.

Is VCO 452V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCO 452V shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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