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G391 VTN

1990 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,961 mi
Last recorded84,961 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG391 VTN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,142 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,044 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,576 miles

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

unable to carry out brake test due to leak on system

Fail 15 Jul 2017 80,554 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

unable to carry out brake test due to leak on system

Pass 9 May 2016 80,362 miles

Offside engine mtg rubber broke away

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,402 miles

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

engine slight smoke

offside mirror glass deterioted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,065 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 79,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 75,024 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 73,739 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,150 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,638 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 70,638 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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G391 VTN is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G391 VTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G391 VTN registered?

G391 VTN is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 April 1990.

Is G391 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G391 VTN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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