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G140 PFD

1989 Reliant Robin LX

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,205 mi
Last recorded35,205 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin LX41,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 PFD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,205 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

steering box has slight play

steering column has slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2008 35,111 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

steering box has slight play

steering column has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight bad earth on offside rear lights

slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Nov 2006 26,108 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,108 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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G140 PFD is a 1989 Reliant Robin LX in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 41,314 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G140 PFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G140 PFD is a 1989 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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