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VLK 232X

1981 Reliant Robin

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

43,866 mi
Last recorded43,866 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLK 232X
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 52,271 miles

Slight movement on steering cloume

Fail 14 May 2009 52,271 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Slight movement on steering cloume

Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,271 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,271 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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VLK 232X is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 VLK 232X, 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 VLK 232X registered?

VLK 232X is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 October 1981.

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