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G251 LUA

1989 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,372 mi
Last recorded67,372 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin51,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 LUA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 67,372 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,017 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 67,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,506 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 62,928 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 62,928 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,942 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 58,942 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 54,895 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 54,895 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 50,496 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,496 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 50,412 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 46,190 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 46,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,421 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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G251 LUA is a 1989 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 51,713 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 G251 LUA, 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 37 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G251 LUA registered?

G251 LUA is a 1989 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is G251 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G251 LUA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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