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G596 OHA

1989 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,095 mi
Last recorded57,095 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin51,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 OHA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,095 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 57,084 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 51,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,457 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

hazard warning lamps flasshing too fast

Fail 24 Feb 2012 78,409 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

hazard warning lamps flasshing too fast

Fail 27 Jun 2011 78,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

play in kingpin

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,561 miles

Oil leak

slight upward movement in front kingpin assembly

Fail 14 Apr 2010 73,557 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

slight upward movement in front kingpin assembly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,530 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2008 72,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,236 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 69,236 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,066 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 65,066 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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G596 OHA is a 1989 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G596 OHA, 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 G596 OHA registered?

G596 OHA is a 1989 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G596 OHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G596 OHA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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