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G256 OWA

1990 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,696 mi
Last recorded93,696 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 OWA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 93,696 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2023 93,696 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,447 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,000 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 92,000 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 90,340 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,054 miles

oil leak (switch)

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,755 miles

Front king pin slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,755 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front king pin slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,999 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 51,568 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 48,116 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,334 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering column

Fail 31 May 2011 41,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake cables slightly sticking

Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,387 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 34,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,772 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,115 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 30,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,290 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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G256 OWA is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 G256 OWA, 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 G256 OWA registered?

G256 OWA is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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