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G279 SCU

1989 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,907 mi
Last recorded50,907 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin51,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 SCU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,901 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorber body covers corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,670 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bothside rear tyres perished

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2010 49,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bothside rear tyres perished

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,682 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,681 miles

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

Centre Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 May 2008 45,304 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 45,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 42,135 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,420 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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G279 SCU is a 1989 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G279 SCU, 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 G279 SCU registered?

G279 SCU is a 1989 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is G279 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G279 SCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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