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G142 OYG

1990 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,949 mi
Last recorded70,949 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 OYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,949 miles

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 70,941 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2013 689,921 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 May 2012 66,067 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 66,067 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,279 miles

nsf fog lamp cracked.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nsf fog lamp cracked.

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,471 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 61,470 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,072 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,072 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 570,958 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,196 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 54,990 miles

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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G142 OYG is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 57,274 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 G142 OYG, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G142 OYG registered?

G142 OYG is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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