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VVY 785V

1979 Reliant Robin Super

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,257 mi
Last recorded47,257 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1979 Reliant Robin Super25,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVY 785V
MakeReliant
ModelRobin Super
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 47,257 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link catching chassis

petrol tank corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 47,257 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link catching chassis

petrol tank corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,257 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,257 miles

Battery insecure

rear fog light fitted but not working

Fail 17 Apr 2008 47,257 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

rear fog light fitted but not working

Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,257 miles

slight play in steering box

front tyre perishing on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,257 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 47,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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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VVY 785V is a 1979 Reliant Robin Super in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VVY 785V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVY 785V registered?

VVY 785V is a 1979 Reliant Robin Super, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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