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VOV 550S

1977 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,408 mi
Last recorded28,408 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1977 Reliant Robin43,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 550S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,408 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

general corrosion on underside

track control arm boots split

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,270 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres side walls cracking

chassis showing corrosion

exhaust corroded

front brake effort low

oil leak rear axle

some smoke from exhaust

track control arm both boots spilt

Pass 15 Sep 2005 28,127 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 28,127 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

front brake effort low

oil leak from rear axle

some play in front king pin

track arm ends boots split

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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VOV 550S is a 1977 Reliant Robin in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 43,265 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 VOV 550S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOV 550S registered?

VOV 550S is a 1977 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VOV 550S safe to buy?

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