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VYM 669M

1974 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,314 mi
Last recorded11,314 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1974 Reliant Robin52,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYM 669M
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,134 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 11,117 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,531 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 9,952 miles

adevise earth on near side head light

Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,311 miles

advise slight play in steering box

Fail 22 Sep 2009 9,293 miles

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise play in steering box

Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,418 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 8,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,835 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,782 miles

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box cross shaft

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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VYM 669M is a 1974 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,367 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 VYM 669M, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Robin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYM 669M registered?

VYM 669M is a 1974 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 March 1974.

Is VYM 669M safe to buy?

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