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G574 KCW

1989 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,970 mi
Last recorded37,970 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin51,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG574 KCW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,970 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load incomplete (5.2.4a)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 37,970 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no key to check fuel cap (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load incomplete (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,493 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 37,493 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,348 miles

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 36,348 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Required 1.5 litres of engine oil to complete test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,299 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 33,299 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,570 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,149 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2006 29,149 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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G574 KCW is a 1989 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G574 KCW, 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 G574 KCW registered?

G574 KCW is a 1989 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 November 1989.

Is G574 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G574 KCW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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