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G261 RYS

1990 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,192 mi
Last recorded82,192 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 RYS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 82,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,976 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,377 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,902 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 79,894 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 78,964 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 78,964 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G261 RYS is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G261 RYS, 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 G261 RYS registered?

G261 RYS is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 April 1990.

Is G261 RYS safe to buy?

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