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WVL 54W

1981 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,902 mi
Last recorded92,902 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Reliant Robin46,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVL 54W
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,902 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 92,870 miles

Centre Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 92,799 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 92,696 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 92,696 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,564 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,219 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 92,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 92,012 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 91,984 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,870 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,722 miles

n/s front door mirror missing.

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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WVL 54W is a 1981 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WVL 54W, 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

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What year was WVL 54W registered?

WVL 54W is a 1981 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 June 1981.

Is WVL 54W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVL 54W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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