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VJA 545X

1982 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,591 mi
Last recorded20,591 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1982 Reliant Robin39,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJA 545X
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 20,591 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 20,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,409 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 20,409 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,395 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,143 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 17,136 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,334 miles

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

Front number plate slight discoloured

Fail 2 Jul 2007 16,334 miles

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

Front number plate slight discoloured

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,629 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

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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VJA 545X is a 1982 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 39,817 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 VJA 545X, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJA 545X registered?

VJA 545X is a 1982 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 February 1982.

Is VJA 545X safe to buy?

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