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G897 EOL

1989 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

43,918 mi
Last recorded43,918 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin51,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG897 EOL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 43,526 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 43,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 43,281 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 43,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 42,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 42,364 miles

Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

some play in king pin bushes

Pass 10 May 2018 41,961 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 May 2018 41,961 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2017 41,551 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 May 2017 41,551 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 40,767 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 May 2016 40,767 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 40,118 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 39,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,471 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,066 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,322 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 38,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,939 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,937 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,890 miles

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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G897 EOL is a 1989 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G897 EOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G897 EOL registered?

G897 EOL is a 1989 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G897 EOL safe to buy?

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