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G196 REA

1990 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,915 mi
Last recorded64,915 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 REA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,915 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 64,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,806 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 64,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,732 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 63,732 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 62,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,571 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 61,254 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 61,254 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 59,936 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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G196 REA is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G196 REA, 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 G196 REA registered?

G196 REA is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G196 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G196 REA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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