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DVC 494T

1979 Reliant Robin Super

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,105 mi
Last recorded13,105 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin Super25,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVC 494T
MakeReliant
ModelRobin Super
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 13,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 12,843 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 12,798 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 12,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 11,334 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 9,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 9,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 7,029 miles

advisery; slight wear in drive shaft universal joint

Pass 8 May 2012 2,257 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 2,244 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 372 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 16 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin Super?

Based on 753 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 37
brake recording little or no effort 27
brake binding 17
position lamp(s) not working 15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 14
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DVC 494T is a 1979 Reliant Robin Super in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Robin Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 25,314 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 Super fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DVC 494T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin Super typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Reliant Robin Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DVC 494T registered?

DVC 494T is a 1979 Reliant Robin Super, first registered on 7 March 1979.

Is DVC 494T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVC 494T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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