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VUA 788X

1981 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,648 mi
Last recorded80,648 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUA 788X
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 80,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,428 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 79,143 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 79,411 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

under side of vehicle hevaly undeseald

Pass 11 Aug 2006 78,231 miles

both front engin mounts starting to part on bonding

Pass 28 Jul 2005 77,497 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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VUA 788X is a 1981 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUA 788X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VUA 788X?

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What year was VUA 788X registered?

VUA 788X is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 5 August 1981.

Is VUA 788X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUA 788X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUA 788X have outstanding finance?

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