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G899 ORC

1989 Reliant Robin LX

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,298 mi
Last recorded31,298 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin LX41,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 ORC
MakeReliant
ModelRobin LX
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,298 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 31,285 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,978 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 30,977 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,659 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin LX?

Based on 1,997 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
1,674
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 117
Stop lamp not working 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
position lamp(s) not working 51
Headlamp not working on main beam 49
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G899 ORC is a 1989 Reliant Robin LX in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Robin LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 41,314 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 LX fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G899 ORC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin LX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Reliant Robin LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G899 ORC?

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What year was G899 ORC registered?

G899 ORC is a 1989 Reliant Robin LX, first registered on 16 November 1989.

Is G899 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G899 ORC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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