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VMF 8S

1978 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,326 mi
Last recorded47,326 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMF 8S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 47,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 47,326 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 47,326 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

Rear prop shaft uj badly worn

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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VMF 8S is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,087 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 VMF 8S, 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 48 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 VMF 8S?

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What year was VMF 8S registered?

VMF 8S is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 31 July 1978.

Is VMF 8S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMF 8S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMF 8S have outstanding finance?

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