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VRA 626S

1978 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,844 mi
Last recorded32,844 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Robin47,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 626S
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 32,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,770 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 32,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,807 miles

vehicle weight confirmed by wiegh bridge cert from presenter as 452kg

Pass 25 May 2012 31,807 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 31,807 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,150 miles

front brake reserve travel just within limit

front shock absorbers soft

Pass 14 May 2010 28,300 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 28,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,831 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 21,550 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,172 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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VRA 626S is a 1978 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRA 626S, 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 VRA 626S?

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What year was VRA 626S registered?

VRA 626S is a 1978 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 January 1978.

Is VRA 626S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRA 626S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRA 626S have outstanding finance?

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