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G290 KYG

1989 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,346 mi
Last recorded82,346 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin51,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 KYG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,346 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system noisy

o/side lower door hindge worn

wont tick over very rough ?????????????????????

Fail 20 Sep 2007 82,345 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

o/side lower door hindge worn

tick over erratic

Pass 29 Sep 2006 74,590 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 74,584 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G290 KYG is a 1989 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G290 KYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G290 KYG registered?

G290 KYG is a 1989 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 December 1989.

Is G290 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G290 KYG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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