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G249 GRN

1990 Reliant Robin LX

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin LX66,195 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 GRN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake travel a bit high.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 901 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

clutch cable frayed.

front mud flap slightly insecure.

slight bind front brake.

slight play rear nearside bearing

handle bar brake switch inoprative

Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,174 miles

N/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

O/s n/s rear spring mount slightly corroded

Oil leak

clutch cable frayed

n/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2011 15,174 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

O/s n/s rear spring mount slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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G249 GRN is a 1990 Reliant Robin LX in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,195 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 G249 GRN, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G249 GRN is a 1990 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G249 GRN safe to buy?

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