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G838 TTU

1990 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

14,804 mi
Last recorded14,804 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 TTU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 14,804 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 14,804 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 9,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 3,586 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 3,586 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,211 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 97,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 90,581 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 90,581 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,782 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 83,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 75,822 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 75,822 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 67,923 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 67,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,449 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 59,449 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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G838 TTU is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 G838 TTU, 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.

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What year was G838 TTU registered?

G838 TTU is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 June 1990.

Is G838 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G838 TTU shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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