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G861 SKE

1990 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,983 mi
Last recorded83,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Reliant Robin57,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 SKE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,983 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 83,898 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 780,798 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 78,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,076 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 78,076 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 78,076 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,076 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,922 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 77,922 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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G861 SKE is a 1990 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G861 SKE, 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

How do I check the history of G861 SKE?

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What year was G861 SKE registered?

G861 SKE is a 1990 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 January 1990.

Is G861 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G861 SKE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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