MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)
Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk incomplete (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
o/s seat belt button missing but still operates
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
o/s seat belt button missing but still operates
rear exhaust mounting broken
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight leak of oil from steering box
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VWP 259V is a 1980 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 VWP 259V, 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 259V registered?
VWP 259V is a 1980 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 April 1980.
Is VWP 259V safe to buy?
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