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VWP 252V

1980 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,308 mi
Last recorded16,308 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Reliant Robin49,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 252V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 16,308 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,462 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 15,462 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering control handlebar mounted control has no clearance at full lock (9.2.2.b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 2,680 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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VWP 252V is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,571 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 VWP 252V, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWP 252V registered?

VWP 252V is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 June 1980.

Is VWP 252V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWP 252V 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.

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